Jun 19, 2019
An area of low pressure moved east along a stationary front across Indiana and Ohio on the evening of the 19th. A strong storm convective complex in Indiana moved southeast into central Ohio as a result. The airmass in advance of this system was very moist with precipitable water values around 1.75���, supportive of torrential rainfall rates. Ground conditions in advance of this system were saturated due to recent rains earlier in the week of 1 to 3 inches across the county.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 839392). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Marion County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.