Floods of Greene County Index

Flood of 1875
In 1897 the so-called McKinley flood would occur, flooding lowlands, washing out culverts, and creating havoc with the dirt and gravel or rock roads scattered over the country.”

Flood of 1913

September 16, 1935, permission was granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission to close the line from Avoca to Switz City. Shortly after this date the line was dismantled. However, the covered bridge over the White River remained in place, minus the rails and ties. On January 16, 1937, a raging flood in the White River Valley brought down the eastern 150-foot span. The remainder of the bridge, which constituted a hazard, was removed shortly thereafter.

Flood of 1937

Dec 1990 - Spring of 1991 was a bad flooding year also

Flood of 2003

Flood of 2004

Flood of 2005

Flood of 2005 pictures

Flood of 2007

Flood of 2008

Bench Marks
Flood crests

Last updated 5.11.2009