A complex of storms moved over portions of Madison and Delaware county causing widespread flooding and pockets of flash flooding. The rain fell over the course of several hours with amounts of over 6 inches in spots.
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The episode as NWS IND wrote it up.
A complex of storms moved over portions of Madison and Delaware county causing widespread flooding and pockets of flash flooding. The rain fell over the course of several hours with amounts of over 6 inches in spots. Conditions had been fairly dry in the days leading up which limited the extent of flash flooding.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Indianapolis, IN wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 16, 10:22 PM EST, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1122 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 .Mesoscale Update... Issued at 1122 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 A cluster of thunderstorms has developed over east-central Illinois into west-central Indiana. A couple of cells initially reached intensity sufficient for small hail up to penny size, but such intensity has been brief. The best chance of strong to possibly severe wind gusts would be if a more robust cold pool can form and a more organized cluster or line segment evolved. We are watching for signs of more organized cold pool development with the most intense cells in Vigo County, which could then sustain a strong wind threat eastward across portions of central Indiana. Otherwise, brief small hail and gusty winds can be expected with the stronger convective cores, and frequent lightning will be the primary convective hazard. Individual cells should move eastward at around 25 mph. If a more organized cold pool system develops, preferential development along the cold pool flanks where the modest low-level jet interacts may cause a slight rightward (southward) deviation. && .Forecast Update... Issued at 855 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 Shallow convection has been noted for the couple of hours across the northwest portion of central Indiana. This has mostly been suppressed by dry subsident capping layer evident on ACARS aircraft sounding from Indianapolis. However, as midlevel height falls occur signaling increased large scale ascent, convection will more readily be able to grow and sustain. Its greatest concentration at least initially should be near and north of a stalled weakly baroclinic surface front which is now just northwest of Williamsport. The last couple of radar volumes show deeper convection just east of Fowler and just north of Williamsport. The trend toward more successful convective attempts and an increase in coverage and intensity should continue into late evening and overnight. Further south, we can see weak echos and towering cumulus just west of the NWS Indianapolis office, but these may still struggle to develop/organize for the next couple of hours at least. Kinematic and thermodynamic environments are not particularly supportive of severe storms, as described in the previous mesoscale discussion. Nevertheless, remaining instability over a still somewhat mixed PBL could support strong wind gusts. Steep theta-e lapse rates could subsequently support fairly robust cold pool development when/if more intense and numerous convection can develop. Clusters would would move east-southeastward at around 20-30 mph but may tend to propagate rightward as modest low-level jet and associated surge of higher moisture/theta-e strengthens. The spatial details are still uncertain with regards of how much upstream convection can form in Illinois and how the convective evolution will occur. But, a more concentrated convective cluster in central Illinois would be central Indiana's best chance of more widespread convection toward and just after midnight. Otherwise, as the main compact shortwave trough (now over Minnesota) approaches early Sunday, more widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely. A quick look at the latest CAM QPF and HREF probability match mean seem to signal highest amounts across southern Indiana into Sunday. This is conditional on placement of mesoscale features and upscale evolution in Missouri tonight, however, and some shift in heavier amounts is possible. Deep tropospheric moisture, mesoscale forcing, and duration of this event could lead to localized flooding, despite anomalously dry conditions and 3-hr flash flood guidance roughly from 2.50-3.50 inches. We will look at this closer tonight and provide more details. && .Short Term...(This evening through Sunday night) Issued at 259 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 A surface low associated with an upper trough is slowly moving across Illinois and will approach central Indiana this evening. Current visible satellite imagery shows little cloud cover over central IL/IN. This has allowed for moderate instability to build through the day with sunny skies warming temperatures to near 90. Increased daytime mixing due to plentiful sunshine has also led to 20-25mph wind gusts. Expect these winds to diminish as the boundary layer stabilizes this evening. Improving dynamics along with increasing moisture will allow for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop this evening. An isolated strong storm cannot be ruled out, but the main hazard through the short term period will be the flood threat. Forecast soundings show high freezing levels, deep saturation, and moist adiabatic lapse rates late tonight through overnight Sunday. This along with PWAT values exceeding 2.0in. may lead to localized flooding with storms that produce high rainfall rates. Weak mean flow may aid in the flood risk as storm motions will be rather slow. Although effective bulk shear less than 25kts will create an adverse environment for severe weather on Sunday. Furthermore, weak instability due to poor lapse rates should limit the potential for severe weather. Thunder is less likely tomorrow due to weak instability, but a few thunderstorms are still possible. Expect below average highs tomorrow with rain and extensive cloud cover in place. Meanwhile, lows will be above average as high surface moisture and cloud cover limit overnight cooling. && .Long Term...(Monday through Saturday) Issued at 259 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 An upper trough will slowly exit the area on Monday. Before it does and drier air moves in, some showers and perhaps a thunderstorm will remain possible. Temperatures will be near average for mid-July. Some drier air long with surface high pressure will move in on Tuesday, keeping the area dry. As the upper high to the southwest tries to nudge into the area, high temperatures will return to around 90 degrees. On Wednesday, an upper level low will move into the Upper Great Lakes region. At the surface, a cold front will move through central Indiana. Forcing will remain mainly north of the area, closer to the upper system. In addition, deep moisture will be lacking. Thus, feel any chances for rain will be small. Warm advection ahead of the front will bring highs in the lower 90s. High pressure will then return for Thursday into Saturday, providing dry conditions for much of that period. The upper high will begin to drift farther east toward the area, and this will bring highs in the lower and middle 90s by Friday and Saturday. A few showers or thunderstorms may pop up by Saturday in the heat, but with the upper high getting closer, confidence for any rain is lower than average. && .Aviation...(06Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 1049 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 IMPACTS: * Some wind direction variability through the night, especially near thunderstorms. * Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage through the night. * MVFR ceilings developing early Sunday morning; low probability of IFR. Discussion: Showers and thunderstorms will expand across the area overnight. Some timing refinements via amendments may be needed depeding on trends. Showers and a few thunderstorms will continue through much of the day Sunday. Mesoscale boundaries from convection, and potential mesohighs may alter wind direction some, causing variability from time to time especially early in the TAF period. Convergent low-level flow and extensive moisture late tonight and especially Sunday morning will support MVFR stratus. There is a low potential for this to at least briefly be IFR and potentially last periodically into afternoon. Improving conditions are likely toward the end of the TAF period. && .IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && Mesoscale...BRB Update...BRB Short Term...Melo Long Term...50 Aviation...BRB
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 403 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-172015- Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone- Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam- Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby- Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess- Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City, Farmland, Parker City, Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville, Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer, Gosport, Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, and North Vernon 403 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight. Organized severe storms are not expected, but brief heavy rain and localized flooding will be a threat. Lightning is a threat from any thunderstorm. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Scattered thunderstorms will remain a threat at times Sunday into Monday. The primary threats will be lightning, along with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly Sunday into Sunday evening. There are additional chances for thunderstorms on Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any observed flooding over the weekend. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1038 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
INZ051-170315-
Vigo IN-
1038 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Vigo County
through 1115 PM EDT...
At 1037 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dennison, or near Terre Haute, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 9, and between
mile markers 14 and 16.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3959 8753 3961 8746 3961 8720 3952 8720
3952 8724 3944 8724 3942 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 254DEG 20KT 3949 8751
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
BRBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1038 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
INZ035-036-044-170315-
Montgomery IN-Fountain IN-Parke IN-
1038 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Fountain, north central Parke and western Montgomery Counties through
1115 PM EDT...
At 1038 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Newport, or 17 miles west of Crawfordsville, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Crawfordsville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3989 8725 3999 8731 4014 8692 3993 8683
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 254DEG 20KT 3994 8721
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
BRBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1127 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
INZ045-052-053-170400-
Clay IN-Owen IN-Putnam IN-
1127 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Clay, northwestern
Owen and southwestern Putnam Counties through MIDNIGHT EDT...
At 1126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Brazil to 11 miles southeast of Terre
Haute. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Brazil around 1130 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3946 8724 3952 8722 3952 8720 3956 8720
3961 8718 3961 8684 3929 8695 3929 8724
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 255DEG 22KT 3960 8711 3938 8721
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
BRBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1152 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
INZ045-052-053-170415-
Clay IN-Owen IN-Putnam IN-
1152 PM EDT Sat Jul 16 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Clay,
northeastern Owen and southern Putnam Counties through 1215 AM EDT...
At 1151 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Brazil to 8 miles
southwest of Greencastle to 13 miles northwest of Spencer. Movement
was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Greencastle.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 29 and 47.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3961 8701 3965 8701 3976 8669 3963 8669
3963 8668 3959 8668 3939 8671 3936 8701
3952 8703
TIME...MOT...LOC 0351Z 262DEG 22KT 3961 8701 3955 8694 3938 8699
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BRBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1208 AM EDT Sun Jul 17 2022
INZ029-036-170500-
Montgomery IN-Tippecanoe IN-
1208 AM EDT Sun Jul 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Tippecanoe and northern Montgomery Counties through 100 AM EDT...
At 1208 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Crawfordsville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Crawfordsville around 1220 AM EDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 161 and 162.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 24 and 36.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 4031 8670 4009 8670 4003 8708 4011 8709
4021 8709
TIME...MOT...LOC 0408Z 250DEG 22KT 4012 8702
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NieldSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1223 AM EDT Sun Jul 17 2022
INZ045-046-053-054-170530-
Owen IN-Morgan IN-Putnam IN-Hendricks IN-
1223 AM EDT Sun Jul 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Morgan, southeastern
Hendricks, northeastern Owen and southeastern Putnam Counties through
130 AM EDT...
At 1222 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Greencastle, or 23 miles north of Bloomington,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Martinsville and Mooresville.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 41 and 68.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3970 8634 3969 8633 3963 8633 3963 8625
3939 8625 3936 8674 3954 8681
TIME...MOT...LOC 0422Z 252DEG 26KT 3948 8668
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NieldThe Indianapolis radar (KIND), 33 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 05:14 UTC.
2 flash flood, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Multiple road closures across much of the county with most severe flooding in Muncie. Several cars stalled in the floodwaters with rescues needed. 24 rainfall amounts were highest in Muncie and Yorktown with reports of 6.00 and 6.26 inches at each location.
Multiple road closures across the county due to high water and water flowing over the roads. Rainfall reports indicated a strong rainfall gradient over Anderson, ranging from 2.63 on the south side to 5.81 on the north side of town; the episode's greatest observation was 8.70 in Elwood.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Indiana in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Indiana, July 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1034516, 1034517, 1034519.