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Flash Flood — Posey, IN

Apr 28, 1996

Widespread rainfall amounts from 4 to 7 inches resulted in severe flash flooding. The Indiana State Police closed all state highways in Posey County. Schools were closed the following day. About 18 homes were flooded in the Griffin area. Four families were displaced along Highway 69 near Big Creek. Two mobile homes were destroyed.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5543417). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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