Mar 19, 2008
Flooding occurred across central Indiana due to heavy rain. Rain of five to more than eight inches fell on the 18th and 19th in much of southern Indiana near and south of U.S. Highway 50. Many areas of southern Indiana were paralyzed for two or more days as a result. Martin County declared an emergency and told drivers to stay off the roads until flood waters receded.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 82926). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Owen County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.