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Flash Flood — Spencer, IN

May 25, 2004

Widespread flash flooding occurred across northern Warrick and Spencer Counties. In northern Spencer County, numerous roads were closed by flooding, and some persons were rescued from stalled vehicles. About eight inches of water was over U.S. Highway 231 in Gentryville. State Highway 245 was closed at Lamar due to high water. Some flooding of a few homes was reported in Spencer County. About six inches of water entered a cabinet manufacturing facility. Significant amounts of debris washed acros

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5399097). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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