The Big Blue River in Shelbyville, Indiana is seeing some serious flooding due to the excessive rainfall in the past few days. As the river runs through town, it currently is at flood stage of 19.9 feet. (Flood stage is 13 feet) The river is forecast to crest at 20.4 feet Sunday afternoon which exceeds the previous record set in 1913. It will fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
Indianapolis Channel 8 News
The Shelbyville Fire Department has reported emergency water rescue crews have responded to numerous rescues and evacuations. Shelters are open at the Shelby County Fairgrounds for displaced residents.
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That’s scary, guys! 😭
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We just got back from a trip to town for a view of the waters. Crazy high water, traffic jams of people wanting to get to the River Road which is now closed by officials.
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Why do people want to get to a flooded road? 😂
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It was tons of flood tourism folks wanting to see the Big Blue River at a flood level that broke the one set in 1913. (They did finally re-open the road this evening. River is done rising and starting to drop.)
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I see, thanks for the update! Hinestly, I’d rather stay home and watch the VGK!
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Wow, stay safe.
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Thanks, Carla. The good news is that the river has crested and is on its way back to normal
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Record flooding in Shelbyville is just a reminder of a global issue. Floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change, and many communities around the world are affected.
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