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Flash Flood — Harrison, IN

Aug 13, 2020

During the day, a front remained parked near the Ohio River. This helped to produce heavy rainfall in storms that were nearly stationary. One of the storms occurred over Corydon, IN, where more than 2.5 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes, quickly overflowing storm sewers. Ponded water three to four feet in depth damaged several homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 915033). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Harrison, IN

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

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