Record Flooding Brings out the Media

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.

Rain and wind

With all the bad weather I thought we should check in and say we’re ok. Indiana had several tornado warnings, including Shelby County. We got lots of rain and wind.

Below is a short video I took out our front door. You can hear the tornado warning siren.

I was only out for a few seconds, then we headed for our safe place in our home.

Be safe!