Hoosiers, First Responders Shocked by Southern Indiana Flooding

HARRISON COUNTY, Ind.–Heavy rain hit the Louisville and southern Indiana area on Tuesday, with some spots receiving up to 8 inches, leading to dangerous flash flooding.

Southern Indiana towns like Lanesville and Corydon saw 4 to 9 inches of rain, while the Louisville Metro area and counties south of the city received 2 to 5 inches.

“I’ve been through a lot of floods in our area. I’ve been doing this for nearly 30 years. This is the first time I’ve ever seen flooding like this myself. It’s kind of a shock. I’m sure the people who got hit with that flash flooding were shocked about it too,” said Highlander Fire Protection District Firefighter Ryan Houchen to reporters on Tuesday…

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