May 7, 2002
Thunderstorms moved across the southern half of central Indiana during the early morning hours of May 7. These storms produced heavy rain which lead to extensive flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded and closed, including some state roads. In Clinton in Clay county, 10 to 12 blocks were evacuated due to flooding. In Morgan county, a school bus became stuck in high water and the occupants were evacuated.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5296097). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Putnam County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.