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The first rainfall began to fall in Edinburgh at approximately 9: 00 PM on the evening of June 6.
The torrential rain would last until 12: 00 PM on June 7.
An unofficial rainfall total of was measured in Edinburgh.
Official National Weather Service rainfall totals across Central Indiana during this period ranged from to.
This water had no place to go as it struck the already saturated grounds, so runoff was extremely high.
The Big Blue River and Sugar Creek began to rise rapidly.
Runoff quickly flooded agricultural areas and much of this water made its way into several subdivisions in Edinburgh.
Many homes were flooded with several feet of water.
US 31, SR 252, and Interstate 65 were all flooded at the height of the flood, essentially cutting off Edinburgh from surrounding areas.
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