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Flash Flood — Whitley, IN

Jun 11, 2010

Several tall elevated thunderstorms developed along a theta-e gradient on the morning of June 11. One such storm developed over southern Whitley County and supported the development of a deeper cold pool. As the low level jet impinged on the southwestern flank of the outflow bubble, prolonged cell training occurred as a cold pool feedback process resulted. Radar estimated and Flash Flood Monitoring and Predication (FFMP) totals confirmed heavy rainfall in a short duration and prompted the is

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 242005). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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This event is one of many recorded floods in Whitley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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