Dec 22, 2013
A front stalled out just southeast of central Indiana on December 20-21. Waves of low pressure rode along the front, generating rain across the area. With tropical moisture moving into the system, heavy rain occurred across parts of central Indiana. Some areas received over 5 inches of rain in less than 48 hours. This not only resulted in flash flooding, but also resulted in river flooding not long after. Some rivers across central Indiana saw major flooding, with rivers higher than they had bee
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 491755). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Delaware County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.