May 24, 2017
An upper level system interacted with an unstable environment, causing the development of thunderstorms. High precipitable water values and training of several thunderstorms cause a narrow swath of intense rainfall. This subsequently caused rapid water rises in rural and urban areas, resulting in numerous road closures as well as some rescues from stranded vehicles. Portions of Allen and Adams county were impacted the greatest.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 703539). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Allen County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.