Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Bartholomew County Emergency Management has released a list of roads closed due to high water. According to the agency.

Roads Closed:

• Lowell Rd, between 250 W and 325 W
• Southern Crossing/Jonesville Rd
• 150 E by Southern Crossing
• Marr Rd, SB Lane between 25th/National Rd
• Cottage between 21st St and 23rd St
• Central/Parkside, SB Lane
• 250 S, between 400 and 475 W
• 400 W, between 200 S to 250 S
• 50 N, between 600 W and 675 W
• Old Nashville Rd********
• Near the address of 100 N Wolfcreek Rd
• 12490 S Jonesville Rd
• SR 46/Belmont Dr (East of Belmont on SR 46) Turn Lane
• Bridge North of the 500 blk N 500 W
• Newbern Rd, N of the bridge
• Tellman Rd/200 W to Indianapolis Rd
• 200 N between 500 W/325 W
• 500 S between 250 E and 300 E
• Base Rd/600 E
• 1200 E/50 N
• 10043 N 330 W
• Rockyford Rd just West of Marr Rd
• Riverside Dr, beind the Lagoons
• 1200 E between Base Rd and 200 S
• 475 E/100 N
• 450 N from Marr Rd to Talley Rd
• SR 11 south of the overpass
• Enon Rd, between SR 9 and 250 N
• Sunland Rd, between 25th St to SR 9
• 225 N, between SR 9 and Newbern Rd
• 330 W, north of 450 N and North of Ohio Ridge Rd
• 300 E/600 S
• 325 W/Georgetown Rd
• Double Y Saddle Club
• SR 58/Spray Rd
• 550 W/Spray Rd
• 900 N, between 300 E and 200 E
• 600 E/850 S
• 325 W, between Lowell Rd and Georgetown Rd

High Water:

• Central/Rockyford northbound
• 200 S between 400 W and I-65 overpass
• 200 S/Spear St
• Middle Rd/Brentwood
• Henry Lakes blvd to US 31
• Talley Rd/450 N
• E Base Rd/Dellasburg Rd
• Entrance/Exit Ramps I-65 at 68 MM

Parks:

• Mill Race south side
• Noblitt Park

Note: This story will be updated

Flood warnings are in effect for rivers and streams in our area, as newly falling rain adds on to the after effects of Wednesday night’s storms. Up to another five inches of rain is expected through Sunday morning, according to forecasters.

Flood warnings are in effect until further notice.

East Fork White River at Seymour is already in moderate flooding and is expected to see major flooding by Sunday morning. Flood waters aren’t expected to drop back to the moderate level in Seymour until Monday morning. The river is currently forecast to crest Sunday at about a foot and a half below the record flood levels.

The following waterways are forecast to see moderate flooding in the coming days and lasting into next week.

• East Fork White River at Columbus
• Flatrock River near Columbus
• Muscatatuck River at Vernon
• Driftwood River near Edinburgh
• Sugar Creek at Edinburgh

Minor flooding is happening and is forecast on:

• Haw Creek near Hope, Clifford and in East Columbus
• Clifty Creek at Hartsville and in Columbus

As of 6 a.m. Saturday morning:

• East Fork White River at Columbus: 8.81 feet, .19 feet below the minor flood stage. Minor flooding is expected to start soon.
• East Fork White River at Seymour: Moderate flooding at 17.7 feet, .7 feet above the moderate flood stage.
• Flatrock River at Columbus: 10.08 feet, about a foot below the minor flood stage. Minor flooding is expected to start soon.
• Flatrock River at St. Paul: 5.48 feet, about half a foot below the minor flood stage.
• Flatrock River at Rushville: 12.91 feet, nearly three feet above the minor flood stage.
• Haw Creek at Hope: 10.18 feet, just over a foot above the minor flood stage.
• Haw Creek at Clifford: 13.47 feet, two and a half feet above the minor flood stage and about half a foot below the moderate flood stage.
• Haw Creek at East Columbus: 8.73 feet, more than 3 and a half feet below minor flooding.
• Driftwood River at Edinburgh: 13.55 feet, two and a half feet above the minor flood stage and half a foot below the moderate flood stage.
• Sugar Creek at Edinburgh: 12.26 feet, two and a quarter feet above the minor flood stage and 1.75 feet below the moderate flood stage.
• Big Blue River at Shelbyville: 15.42 feet, about half a foot above the moderate flood stage.

Authorities urge you not to attempt to drive through high water over the roadway. Especially in the dark, it is impossible to judge how deep the water is or the condition of the roadway underneath.

The National Weather Service says six inches of moving water is enough to knock adults off their feet, a foot of water can sweep away a car and two feet can carry off an SUV or pickup. They urge you to turn around and don’t drown.

You can find more details on river flooding on our website here: https://1010wcsi.com/weather-forecast/#flooding

Crews will be restricting traffic on State Road 11 just north of Seymour for a bridge rehabilitation project starting on Monday.

According to INDOT, the work will be going on at the bridge over East Fork White River overflow north of the main river bridge. Temporary traffic signals will be in place while the work is going on. The work is expected to last until late August, but the work schedule is dependent on the weather.

Milestone is the contractor for this project, which is part of a larger $6.9 million contract.

Flood warnings are in effect for rivers and streams in our area, as newly falling rain adds on to the after effects of Wednesday night’s storms. Up to another five inches of rain is expected through Sunday morning, according to forecasters.

Flood warnings are in effect until further notice.

East Fork White River at Seymour is already in moderate flooding and is expected to see major flooding by Sunday morning. Flood waters aren’t expected to drop back to the moderate level in Seymour until Monday morning. The river is currently forecast to crest Sunday at about a foot and a half below the record flood levels.

The following waterways are forecast to see moderate flooding in the coming days and lasting into next week.

• East Fork White River at Columbus
• Flatrock River near Columbus
• Muscatatuck River at Vernon
• Driftwood River near Edinburgh
• Sugar Creek at Edinburgh

Authorities urge you not to attempt to drive through high water over the roadway. Especially in the dark, it is impossible to judge how deep the water is or the condition of the roadway underneath.

The National Weather Service says six inches of moving water is enough to knock adults off their feet, a foot of water can sweep away a car and two feet can carry off an SUV or pickup. They urge you to turn around and don’t drown.

Shelby County and Shelbyville have issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents in low-lying areas in anticpation of major flooding coming in the community.

According to the Shelby County Emergency Management Department, this is a mandatory evacuation order and residents in flood prone areas are urged to evacuate immediately. Authorities say that those who refuse to evacuate could face intervention by law enforcement to ensure their safety and to prevent risks to public health or emergency workers.

Officials in Shelby County say that the community’s water rescue team is on standby and ready to assist with evacuations and rescues as necessary.

An infant has died after being attacked by a dog in Jackson County.

According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the 1800 block of Jackson County Road 100E at about 12:26 p.m. Thursday afternoon when a mother called saying that a dog had attacked her two-month old daughter.

Brownstown Fire Department members arrived on the scene about four minutes after the call and began providing CPR to the infant. A deputy’s police vehicle was used to take the baby to an ambulance that was enroute and then taken to Schneck Medical Center while rescue workers with Jackson County EMS continued to provide life support.

A short time after arriving at Schneck Medical Center the infant was pronounced dead.

The incident is under investigation by Jackson County detectives. The dog involved is being held at the Jackson County K-9 Control Center and has been identified as a pit bull.

Brownstown Police also assisted at the scene.

The Columbus Area Arts Council has announced the winner of a contest to design yard signs welcoming immigrants to the community.

The competition was organized by the Arts Council and First Presbyterian Church and was meant to send a message of unity, belonging and support for immigrant families. There were 18 entrants and Allison Horner’s design was chosen for the signs. It features images of hands clasped together and the Statue of Liberty.

You can pick up a sign at the Columbus Area Arts Council’s offices on Sixth Street, First Presbyterian Church, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, the Unitarian Universalis Congregation and at Viewpoint Books. They will also be available at a Hands Off rally being held on the steps of Columbus City Hall on Saturday.

While they are free, a donation of $10 is suggested.

The Arts Council said the project has been made possible by contributions from First Presbyterian Foundation Columbus Indiana, African American Foundation Bartholomew County, Heritage Fund Bartholomew County, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus Indiana, and supportive families.

Former Indiana Governor, Vice President and Columbus native Mike Pence is going be presented with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

That will be for his role on Jan. 6th, 2021 when he oversaw the certification of the electoral college votes that certified Joe Biden as president. Outgoing president Donald Trump pressured Pence to reject the election results from some states. Despite riots at the capital and some rioters shouting to “hang Mike Pence” he fulfilled what he called his constitutional role in the process.

The Kennedy family in a statement yesterday praised Pence for “putting his life on the line” to defend the Constitutional process. The family says Pence made a defense of the peaceful transfer of power.

Pence said he is humbled and honored to receive the award.

The presentation will be made at the Kennedy Library in Boston on May 4th by Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy.

Story courtesy of TTWN Media Networks and Network Indiana

The Bartholomew County Historical Society is announcing a new exhibit featuring local basketball history.

The exhibit called “Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County” will include basketball memorabilia from the society’s collection, and information on local hall of fame players as well as artifacts from Chuck Taylor. Taylor was a Columbus High School graduate and local basketball player who went on to create the Converse All Star Tennis Shoe.

The museum on Third Street is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can get more information here: https://bartholomewhistory.org

Photos courtesy of Bartholomew County Historical Society