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Neighborhoods Swamped After Widespread Flooding

More Storms Expected Tuesday Afternoon, Overnight

POSTED: 6:31 am EDT June 22, 2010
UPDATED: 8:31 am EDT June 23, 2010

Central Indiana is far from dried out after Tuesday morning rains brought flash flooding, but more storms will soon be moving through.

Storms expected Tuesday afternoon largely dissipated over Illinois, but with temperatures reaching the 90s, there is still a chance for thunderstorm activity into early Thursday.

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Early Tuesday morning, central Indiana was drenched, with the area's biggest rainfall was around Kokomo, which had about 5 inches, while about 4.5 inches fell in Brownsburg.

Weather Service hydrologist Al Shipe said the worst flooding initially reported was on the south side of Indianapolis and in the western suburb of Avon. He said flooding is likely along the White River downstream of Indianapolis, on the East Fork of the White River and on the Wabash River from the Terre Haute area.

Video: Uncut: Brownsburg Flooding From Above

White Lick Creek in Avon had breached its banks early Tuesday, flooding nearby subdivisions. The Indiana Head Lake Mobile Home Park was evacuated after the creek broke through Jeto Dam. There were no reports of injuries.

More: Road Closures Due To High Water

The 4600 block of South Harding St. on Indianapolis' south side was full of standing water Tuesday morning, stranding drivers who tried to ford through the flood waters.

"It just started floating on me," said James George, who drove out into the water. "I saw other people doing it. Just because everybody else is doing it doesn't mean it's a good idea.

Video: Drivers Stranded In Flooded Intersection

Police later closed the intersection. The water also kept nearby business owners from opening Tuesday morning.

"I think it's about three feet of water," said Soni Singh, the owner of the Omelet Shoppe. "I lose money, my food inside, my cooler."

Clinton County officials sought a voluntary evacuation of Edna Mills on Tuesday as many of its three dozen homes and Indiana 26 were flooded. Water running over Indiana 26 prompted officials to close the highway between Lafayette and Rossville.

Video: Small Town Surrounded By Water

"It's the worst or second-worst I've seen in 23 years," said resident Guy Studebaker. "Once in a while, Mother Nature has its way of reminding us it still has the power and the control."

The storms also brought a vivid lightning show overnight.

Fire investigators said lightning was likely to blame for a fire at a Carmel shopping plaza just after 1 a.m. A home at 376 Myers Lake Drive in Noblesville was struck by lightning just before 6 a.m., fire officials said.

The storm system currently hovering over Indiana will not move much in the coming days, causing thunderstorms to remain in the forecast through Thursday.

Severe weather will be possible daily at least through Wednesday, with high temperatures staying near 90 degrees daily.

Stay with Storm Team 6 and TheIndyChannel.com for the latest severe weather information.
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