Emergency Management lists high water locations, closed roads

A high water sign is visible on the side of South Gladstone Avenue in Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

7:15 a.m. Saturday update:

High Water

400W north of Deaver Road

State Road 11 south of 650 S

300E near 600S

200S east of 900E

500 S between 250 E and 350 E

Closed

500S west of 300E

750E south of 300S

S Gladstone Avenue near the bridge

800 S between State Road 11 and US 31

1:30 p.m. update

A flood warning remains in effect until Saturday morning for the Flatrock River near Columbus.

At 12:30 p.m. Friday, the stage was 10.7 feet.
The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 11.1 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

9:50 a.m. update

High Water

  • 400W north of Deaver Road
  • State Road 11 south of 650 S
  • 300E near 600S
  • 200S east of 900E
  • 500S between 250E and 350E

Closed

  • 500S west of 300E
  • 750E south of 300S
  • S Gladstone Avenue near the bridge

8:30 a.m. update

Several portions of the People Trail system including State Road 46, Mill Race Park, and Noblitt Park are closed due to high water.

Due to heavy rains during the last few days, more sections of the People Trail may
become inaccessible due to rising water. All areas will be reopened after the water has receded and Crews have cleaned any mud and debris left behind. For more information: (812) 376-2599.

6:30 a.m. Friday update

High Water

  • 400W north of Deaver Road
  • State Road 11 south of 650S
  • 300E near 600S
  • 500N west of State Road 9
  • 200S east of 900E

Closed

  • State Road 58 – right before Mt Healthy Road
  • 500S west of 300E
  • 750E south of 300S
  • South Gladstone Ave near the bridge

Statement from Sheriff Matt Myers on road conditions:

The Bartholomew County Sheriffs Office reports that most county roads are in good shape. Drivers do need to watch for some slick spots but for the most part roads are in good condition. 500 S between 250 E and 350 E has water crossing roadway and S. Gladstone at normal spot has water crossing road. Deputies remind motorists to slow down and be extra cautious.

ORIGINAL STORY

Note from the National Weather Service

“Precipitation will change to a wintry mix across the area this
evening before changing to snow and ending. Little snow or ice
accumulation is expected. However, this will still create some
slick spots, mainly on untreated and secondary roads as well as
bridges and overpasses as temperatures fall below freezing.”

Bartholomew County

High water reported at:

  • County Road 400W north of Deaver Road
  • State Road 11 south of County Road 650S
  • County Road 300E near 600S
  • County Road 500N west of State Road 9
  • County Road 200S east of 900E

Closed

  • State Road 58 near Mt. Healthy Road
  • County Road 500S west of 300E
  • County Road 750E south of 300S