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Flash Flood — Hamilton, IN

Mar 28, 2020

On March 28th, a strong low pressure system brought 3 rounds of severe thunderstorms to central Indiana. The first round brought widespread 1 to 1.75 inch hail to much of the area with the second event bringing additional large hail and flash flooding. A third round during the late evening and overnight brought additional heavy rain and damaging wind gusts. A microburst caused an intense area of significant damage to portions of Morgan County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 874574). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Hamilton, IN

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