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Flash Flood — Martin, IN

Jul 23, 2017

A bowing line of thunderstorms pushed east into southwest portions of central Indiana during the morning of the 23rd of July. Some additional scattered storms had developed ahead of the line. Damaging wind gust accompanied the line and flash flooding was noted in Martin County where rain had impacted the area numerous times.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 717115). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Martin, IN

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

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