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Flooding hits Indiana roads, communities hard after weekend rain

Weather officials say severe storms in central and southern Indiana have caused floods, leaving thousands without power and closing roads.
(Photo: Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers)

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — Weather officials say severe storms in central and southern Indiana caused floods, leaving thousands without power and closing roads.

Five people had to be rescued late Saturday as floodwaters surrounded a Hancock County home. Indiana Conservation Officers received a call for help around 11:15 p.m.

In Bartholomew County, crews had to do a water rescue Sunday morning for a woman who was stuck inside her home with a foot of water.

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A number of central Indiana counties are still under a flood warning until 1:15 p.m. Monday.

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