48
Recorded events
2
Direct deaths
7
Direct injuries
$35.5M
Property damage
Flood in Jackson County, Indiana: 48 recorded events between 1998 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #257 nationally and #10 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flood in Jackson County, Indiana: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flood in Jackson County is the 2000s, when 37 of the county's 48 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Jackson County archive, flood makes up 14.5% of all recorded severe weather across 9 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #257 for this hazard and #10 within Indiana, putting it in the 91.1 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Mar is the peak month for flood in Jackson County with 11 recorded events, while Aug is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | ROCKFORD | — | 1 | 0 | $70K |
| Mar 10, 2006 | ROCKFORD | 0 | 1 | 0 | $100K |
| Feb 6, 2008 | ROCKFORD | 0 | 0 | 6 | $15K |
| Feb 22, 2014 | RETREAT | 0 | 0 | 1 | $10K |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | ROCKFORD | — | $70K |
| Jan 11, 2020 | MEDORA | 0 | $15K |
| Apr 29, 2017 | SEYMOUR | 0 | $1K |
| Mar 1, 2017 | NEW FARMINGTON | 0 | $1K |
| Oct 20, 2016 | SEYMOUR | 0 | $30K |
| Jul 14, 2015 | BOBTOWN | 0 | $0 |
| Feb 22, 2014 | RETREAT | 0 | $10K |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EWING | 0 | $1K |
| Jan 17, 2012 | SEYMOUR | 0 | $500 |
| Jun 15, 2010 | SEYMOUR | 0 | $750 |
Other hazards here
More from Jackson County
- Thunderstorm Wind 153
- Hail 67
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
River flooding in northeastern Jackson County was exasperated locally by heavy rainfall during the overnight of the 4th-5th around 2.00 inches, with the East Fork White River later cresting at Seymour in major flood stage on the 5th evening. On the 6th morning around 700EST, a man in an airboat near Courtland, while attempting to rescue individuals stranded in a submerged vehicle, died after the boat experienced mechanical issues, capsized, and was swept under a bridge.
Flood occurred along the East Fork White River in Jackson County, including in the cities of Seymour and Rockford, due to heavy rain. Water was over roads and houses were flooded in Medora. Water also affected several homes on the east side of Cortland and trapped some residents. In Seymour and Rockford multiple homes were affected by flood waters. many low spots around the county were flooded. Water rescues were made and a railroad bridge was washed out.
Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Jackson County, including near Seymour and Rockford, due to heavy rain. Flooding forced some families from their homes. Minor damage also occurred to roads. Two vehicles drove into flooded waters. No injuries were reported. Multiple roads were flooded near the river.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flood events are on record in Jackson County, Indiana?
48 flood events are recorded in Jackson County between 1998 and 2026, causing 2 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flood recorded in Jackson County?
The strongest flood on record in Jackson County measured 0.
Where does the flood data for Jackson County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Flood in Jackson County, Indiana.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/indiana/jackson-county/flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.