Jul 2, 2019
Despite a persistent ridge in the upper levels of the atmosphere, scattered thunderstorms developed during the heat of the day. Weak southwest to west winds aloft brought a weak disturbance into the region. With little cap and strong surface-based instability, diurnal thunderstorms became locally very strong.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 833015). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Spencer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.