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Recent flooding throughout Indiana is comparable to that of 1913.

The flood washed through the Midwest and Ohio River Valley and was considered the most destructive flood in Indiana history.

The recent flood waters have surpassed some of the records previously set in 1913. One record includes the White River rising to 28.04 feet on June 9 in Newberry, breaking the record of 27.50 feet.

The 1913 flood waters, which caused a loss of $20,403,660, cut off communication for 24 to 48 hours for many people living in the central portion of the state. The record flood killed 200 people and left 200,000 people homeless.

The recent storms dumped more than 10 inches of rain on portions of Indiana last weekend. The Bureau of Business Research at Ball State University estimates current flood damage at $126 million, second only to the flood of 2003 which totaled $270 million.

The current flooding has killed three people and caused the evacuation of more than 100 homes.

Muncie has received 21.49 inches of rain so far this year, nearly five inches more than the yearly average. The Indianapolis area has received nearly 10 inches more than its annual average.