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Flash Flood — Delaware, 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 874595). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Delaware, IN

This event is one of many recorded floods in Delaware County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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