Big Blue River

Record Flooding Brings out the Media

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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.

New viewing deck overlooks Blue River

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Craftsmen just yesterday put the finishing touches on the new viewing deck overlooking Blue River in Shelbyville, Indiana.

This nice observation deck is just across the Blue River Trail pavement at the end of the new A to Z Storybook Trail. We just published a post about that trail feature here. Shelbyville and Shelby County are in central Indiana, and are continuing to expand the popular Blue River Trail. These additions add to the enjoyment of trail users.