Jan 9, 2008
An unseasonable moist atmosphere and slow moving cold front set the stage for the training of rain and thunderstorms across much of northern Indiana. In addition, a dense snowpack rapidly melted as a result of the warm temperatures and rainfall, resulting in rapid rises on river and streams as well as widespread problems with flooding of low areas and ditches. Rainfall amounts ranging from a couple inches to locally over 7 inches was reported, with the highest amounts in and around White county.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 77728). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Elkhart County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.