Flood warnings and watches continue around central Indiana with more rain ahead

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Hoosiers braced for another soggy day around central Indiana as rain showers continued across the state Friday.

Flooding continued to be a concern in several communities across the state. In Tipton County, conditions didn’t appear to improve overnight. Chuck Bell, the county’s emergency management director, said crews had to close or put high water signs on 26 county roads in the span of just two hours Thursday. By the end of the day, 36 roads were closed.

“Even six inches of water could sweep away a car, so if you think it’s covering the road, just find an alternate route to go,” Bell said.

Students were released from school early on Thursday. For Friday, administrators decided to close the school and keep students at home for an e-learning day.

In Indianapolis, video and photos showed flooding at Troy and Harding on the south side. Several vehicles went through the high water, although our crew at the scene observed some of the vehicles stalling and getting stuck.

Flooding at Troy and Harding/Photo from Bill Remeika
Flooding at Troy and Harding/Photo from Bill Remeika
Flooding at Troy and Harding/Photo from Bill Remeika
Flooding at Troy and Harding/Photo from Bill Remeika
Flooding at Troy and Harding/Photo from Bill Remeika
Flooding at Troy and Harding/Photo from Bill Remeika
Flooding at Troy and Harding/Photo from Bill Remeika

Several counties issued yellow Travel Advisories because of flooding. The advisories mean routine travel or activities may be restricted because of hazardous conditions. Drivers are advised to use caution or avoid those areas entirely.

Morgan County had an orange Travel Watch in place. That means only essential travel is recommended, such as work commutes or emergency situations.

Hamilton County, one of the counties with a Travel Advisories, reported dozens of roads with high water. Erin Rowe, the county’s emergency management director, said sandbags were available for area residents. Rowe also advised drivers to pay close attention to driving conditions.

“Folks need to pay attention and make sure that their normal routes may not be accessible, so they may need to seek an alternate route,” Rowe said.

Sheridan Community Schools and Hamilton Height School Corporate were both on two-hour delays Friday morning.

Hamilton County authorities said sandbags would be available for residents between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday at 1717 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. People who pick up the sandbags must show proof of Hamilton County residency.

Before photo of yard in Colfax, Clinton County (Photo from Tam Martin)
After photo of yard in Colfax, Clinton County (Photo from Tam Martin)
Village Colony in Anderson (Photo courtesy of Misty Summers)
Arcadia from Jared Saucedo
Arcadia from Jared Saucedo
Lake View Apartments at 21st and Mitthoeffer from Lee Jeff
Lake View Apartments at 21st and Mitthoeffer from Lee Jeff
Lake View Apartments at 21st and Mitthoeffer from Lee Jeff
Near Lapel from Randy Stone
From Penny Lynn Romine Faulkenberry in Fenton
From Penny Lynn Romine Faulkenberry in Fenton
From Penny Lynn Romine Faulkenberry in Fenton
From Penny Lynn Romine Faulkenberry in Fenton
From Penny Lynn Romine Faulkenberry in Fenton
From Mikaela Reuter in Worthington
From Mikaela Reuter in Worthington
From Mikaela Reuter in Worthington
Frankfort from James L Ferguson
Zionsville Golf Course - Brett Zimpfer
Crane in back yard - Photo submitted by Anthony Parran Sr. on the far east side
Crane in back yard - Photo submitted by Anthony Parran Sr. on the far east side

Here’s a roundup of roads with high water around our viewing area:

Boone County

550 South closed from St. Rd. 39 to Mid Jamestown Rd.
Holiday Rd. closed at 421 at the bridge
Indianapolis Rd. to Lafayette Rd. closed under I-65 overpass
Boone County – County Rd. 775 between St. Rd. 32 and St. Rd. 47

Hamilton County

Closures:

106th Street east of Cumberland Road
191st Street between Summer Road and Victory Chapel Road
196th Street between Mystic Road and Pilgrim Road
206th Street between SR-37 and Creek Road
266th Street between SR-19 and Startsman Road
Albright Road north of 281st Street
Crooked Creek Road between 266th Street and 281st Street
Cumberland road south of 226th Street
Devaney Road between 281st Street and 291st Street
Edith Avenue between boulder Drive and Cumberland Road
Mt. Pleasant Road between 256th Street and 266th Street
Promise Road between 181st Street and 186th Street
Riverwood Avenue between 206th Street and Riverwood Subdivision

Roads in Noblesville with high water:

186^th Street, Between SR 37 & Promise Road
Mill Creek Rd, Between SR 32 & Stone Hinge
Promise Rd, Between 186^th & 191^st Street
Edith Avenue at Potters Bridge
Riverwood Avenue
Riverwood Drive

High water

SR 213/256^th st
17350 Cherry Tree Rd
SR 213/281^st St
206^th st/overdorf Rd
146^th st/Marilyn Rd
191^st st/Grassy Branch Rd
Devaney south of 291^st st
25440 SR 213
256^th st/Henry Gunn Rd
266^th St/Lower RD
Anthony Rd/e 236^th st
266^th st between Devaney Rd and Ernest
266^th st west of Gwinn
15500-blk Olio Rd
18800-blk Promise Rd
10540 Jessup Blvd
2100 E 196^th st
Hoover Rd/Dartown Rd
Hoover by airport
241^st st/Fall Rd
Grass Branch at 196^th st
8600-blk 196^th St by soccer fields
221^st st east of SR 19
206^th st/Victory Chapel Rd
Mill Creek Rd south of SR 38

Marion County

Closed:

Harding Street, from Sumner Avenue to Raymond Street, north and south bound lanes closed. Due to the closure traffic will be re-routed:

Traveling Northbound on Harding Street: Turn right to head east on Sumner Avenue; continue east on Sumner Avenue or turn left to continue north on Bluff Road.

Traveling Southbound on Harding Street: Turn left to head east on Sumner Avenue; continue east on Sumner Avenue or turn right to continue heading south on Bluff Road

Troy Avenue, from Bluff Road to Harding Street. Streets will be open only for residents and businesses.Due to the closure traffic will be re-routed:

Traveling Westbound on Troy Avenue: Turn left to head south on Bluff Road; turn right to head west on Sumner Avenue. Those planning to travel west on Sumner Avenue toward Harding Street will have to travel south, due to the Harding Street, from Sumner Avenue to Raymond Street closure.

Raymond Street will be open to only open east and west bound traffic.