5 p.m. update
The National Weather Service has canceled the flood warning for Bartholomew, Johnson and Shelby counties.
Flood waters have receded except along rivers in the warned area, where minor flooding continues. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat, except for along area rivers. Please continue to heed remaining road closures, officials said.
High Water:
County Road 900N between 200E and 300 E
South Gladstone Avenue
Roads closed:
400N between River Road and U.S. 31
800S between State Road 11 and U.S. 31
Tellman Road between Indianapolis Road and 200W
2:15 p.m. Tuesday update:
High Water:
County Road 900N between 200E and 300E
South Gladstone Avenue
Road closed:
County Road 400N between River Road and U.S. 31
800S between State Road 11 and U.S. 31
11 a.m. Tuesday update:
A flood warning has been issued for the East Fork White River at Columbus until early Thursday morning.
At 10 a.m. Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet.
The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.8 feet Tuesday night and then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
Due to high water, the People Trail System from Northbrook to State Street is closed until the water recedes. This section of the People Trail will reopen after the water has gone down and Crews have cleaned any mud and debris left behind.
City officials warned that areas near the People Trails that are prone to flooding, including State Road 46, Noblitt Park and Mill Race Park, may not be accessible due to high water. Park and recreation crews will evaluate these flooded areas as soon as possible, city officials said Monday.
8:30 a.m. Tuesday update
The National Weather Service reported a flood warning for Bartholomew, Johnson and Shelby counties remains in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday.
6:30 a.m. Tuesday update
Roads closed:
South Gladstone Avenue
400 N between River Road and U.S. 31
800S between State Road 11 and U.S. 31
ORIGINAL STORY
A storm that dropped as much as 2 inches of rain from Sunday into Monday created high water and flood conditions throughout Bartholomew County on Monday.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Bartholomew County and Columbus, along with most of central and southern Indiana. This also included Johnson, Morgan, Shelby, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and Monroe counties.
A flood warning was issued for the Driftwood River near Edinburgh from Monday night to late Thursday evening.
A flood warning was also been issued for Haw Creek near Clifford through Monday night, although the creek crested at about 12:45 p.m. Monday at 13.6 feet, Bartholomew County Emergency Management said. The creek was expected to fall below flood stage late Monday night and continue falling to 2.7 feet tonight. Flood stage is 12 feet.
Due to high water, the People Trail System from Northbrook to State Street is closed until the water recedes. This section of the People Trail will reopen after the water has gone down and Crews have cleaned any mud and debris left behind.
City officials warned that areas near the People Trails that are prone to flooding, including State Road 46, Noblitt Park and Mill Race Park, may not be accessible due to high water. Park and recreation crews will evaluate these flooded areas as soon as possible, city officials said Monday.
Current high water locations, according to Bartholomew County Emergency Management:High water:
County Road 100W/County Road 800N
Roads closed: Rockyford Road between Marr Road and Longshore Drive, South Gladstone Avenue and County Road 500S between 250E and 300E in Mineral Springs.
County Road 400N between River Road and U.S. 31
