Flooding reported in parts of central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS - Flooding was reported across portions of central Indiana Saturday morning and afternoon.




As of 3:30 p.m., the National Weather Service had issued flood warnings for parts of Howard, Carroll, White, Putnam, Owen, Clay, Boone and Marion counties. Flood watches were also in effect in Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Hancock, Henry, Wayne, Union, Fayette, Franklin, Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Monroe, Greene, Vigo and Sullivan counties.




Per the National Weather Service, as much as three to six inches of rainfall may have accumulated in parts of central Indiana on Saturday. The rain produced flooding along creeks and rivers.




In north central Indiana, Wildcat Creek is expected to crest a few feet above flood stage.




Significant flooding was reported near the intersection of Dixon Road and State Road 26 south of Kokomo. Sitting rainwater caused some roadways and mailboxes in the area to become submerged.

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A notification from the Indiana Department of Transportation indicated that State Road 26 westbound actually had to be closed between U.S. Highway 31 and State Road 931 because standing water had overtaken the roadway.




Along Kickapoo Drive in Kokomo, some cars became stranded in standing water.

On County Road 1100 West in Tipton County, water pooled in yards and gardens.

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Flooding also heavily impacted portions of County Road 0 between County Road 800 North and State Road 26 in Tipton County. County Road 800 North itself was also closed between county roads 100 and 200.




In Thorntown, floodwaters breeched the skirting around some mobile homes and flooded nearby yards.

The Boone County Sheriff's Office reported that County Road 500 East had to be shut down between Pumpkinvine Road and County Road 750 North because standing water made the roadway impassable. Floodwaters also forced Boone County officials to close County Road 400 East between County Roads 850 and 750.




As of 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Tipton, Carroll and Howard Counties were all under travel advisories. During travel advisories, motorists should expect certain travel activities to be restricted because some roads may have been affected by weather-related hazards.




At 4:25 p.m., the NWS reported that no additional rainfall was expected Saturday, but flood impacts are going to continue. The agency is encouraging motorists to "turn around, don't drown" when they encounter flooded roads.




Cars can be swept away when driven into flooded roadways, according to the NWS. Flooding may also cause river banks and culverts to become unstable.




Flood warnings are expected to expire around 10:15 p.m. Saturday. Some of the flood watches the NWS issued were canceled around 5 p.m. The remaining flood watches in effect are expected to expire at 10 p.m.




This is a developing story. Check back for updates.





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