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Flood — Jay, IN

Feb 28, 2011

Property Damage
$1.5M
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed and moved across portions of Northern Indiana. One to three inches of rain fell across the area with localized higher amounts. This resulted in some roads becoming impassable due to flood waters. The event continued into March when a few rivers went over their banks.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 286751). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Jay, IN

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

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