Flooding expected around the community today

Flood warnings are going into effect on area rivers this afternoon. The Driftwood River and East Fork White River at Seymour are both expected to have moderate flooding. In Seymour, the river is expected to crest a few inches below the major flood level by early Saturday morning.

Flat Rock and East Fork White rivers at Columbus are expecting minor flooding. Those flood warnings go into effect at 1 p.m. and are in effect through Sunday.

Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers says that one driver already found out the dangers of high water over the roadway this morning. He says a driver tried to go through floodwaters at County Road W. 930S and ended up in the water in a ditch beside the road.

The driver was uninjured but the sheriff says you are putting not just your own life at risk, but also those of the rescue workers who try to bring you to safety. He says if you see a flooded roadway, turn around.

County Road W. 930S is now closed between Roads 300W and 400W, the sheriff says.

According to the Bartholomew County Emergency Operations Center, other road closings and high water include:

• County Road 400N between River Rd and U.S. 31
• County Road South 400W at West 850S.

In Columbus, several sections of the People Trail system in Mill Race and Noblitt Parks are closed due to high water. The city Parks and Recreation crews will evaluate these flooded areas on Monday.