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Flash Flood — Morgan, IN

Jul 12, 2015

Thunderstorms moved across central Indiana during the early morning of July 12, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and a tornado to the area. Some locations received over 5 inches of rain in just 3 hours. Numerous homes were flooded and roads closed due to high water. The tornado brought down many trees and power lines.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 597373). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Morgan, IN

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

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