- Over the weekend, the Indianapolis Fire Department conducted 56 water rescues, helping about 100 people and 46 pets to safety.
- Marion County Emergency Management Director Jacob Spence urged homeowners to wait until at least Tuesday to return, as the water will have receded enough for safe return.
- In Camby, authorities received calls around 8 p.m. Sunday from people stuck in their homes at Smokey Row Road and State Road 144, and Centenary Road and Centenary Lane. Madison Township and other departments helped evacuate 10 people and their pets, and visited about 40 or 50 homes to check on homeowners.
- Officials pointed to the Hazel Dell Parkway bridge as their largest infrastructure loss. Part of the bridge washed away due to flooding and backflow from the White River, creating structural instability and sinkholes.
- As of Monday morning, the entire county remained under an orange travel watch, with only essential travel recommended. The Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds will serve as an emergency shelter and operational assistance hub.
- In Cambridge City, some residents had water going up five feet along the side of their homes. Town officials are working with the Department of Homeland Security and other organizations to get help and resources for the rebuilding process.
At least seven people have died in Indiana as severe flooding wreaked havoc over the weekend, prompting the Indianapolis Fire Department to conduct 56 water rescues for approximately 100 individuals and 46 pets.1
During a Sunday news conference, Marion County Emergency Management Director Jacob Spence advised homeowners to wait until at least Tuesday to return, as the water levels are expected to recede by then.2
Brandon Perry, public information officer for the Madison Township Fire Department, reported that authorities received distress calls from residents trapped in their homes, leading to the evacuation of 10 people and their pets. Perry emphasized the importance of heeding road closure signs, stating, “People probably didn’t drive yesterday, but today when they’re going to work – if you see water across the road, just turn around, don’t drown.”34
The Morgan County Fairgrounds has been designated as a refuge for those in need. The flooding has caused significant infrastructure damage, particularly to the Hazel Dell Parkway bridge, which was washed away, creating structural instability and sinkholes. The Hamilton County highway department will assess the damage, and the bridge closure is expected to be lengthy.5
As of Monday morning, the entire county remains under an orange travel watch, with only essential travel recommended. The Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds will serve as an emergency shelter and operational assistance hub for those affected.6
“Indianapolis Fire Department rescued about 100 people and 46 pets over the weekend. Marion County Emergency Management Director Jacob Spence urged homeowners to wait until Tuesday to return, as water will recede enough for safe return.”
