Heavy Rains of May 3-5 2017

Overview

A front and an a low pressure system brought heavy rain to central Indiana for the second time in a week. Some areas received more than 2 inches of rain once again. This lead to road closures due to high water as well as new & prolonged flooding of area streams and rivers. Widespread significant river flooding occurred, with some areas seeing the highest river crests since April 2013.

Rainfall
Environment

Rain Reports

Below are maps of rainfall during the event as well as for a 2 week rain total that captures both heavy rain events. Click any image to enlarge.


24 Hour Rainfall Total Ending 8 AM EDT May 4	24 Hour Rainfall Total Ending 8 AM EDT May 5

24 Hour Rainfall Total Ending 8 AM EDT May 6	14 Day Rainfall Total Ending 4 AM EDT May 7

Environment

Low pressure and a surface front interacting with a moist atmosphere lead to the heavy rain.


Figure 1: Surface Map and Radar at 5:00 PM EDT May 4	Figure 2: Precipitable Water at 5:00 PM EDT May 4

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