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1. Hamilton County Prohibits Travel on White River Emergency Declaration Issued as Dangerous Conditions Continue (carmelmonthlymagazine.com) — Hamilton County has issued an emergency order banning travel on the White River after flooding washed out the bridge near Hazel Dell Parkway and 106th Street in Carmel and severely eroded the area. Officials warn that altered currents, hidden drop-offs, and a diverted river channel toward a deep quarry make conditions life-threatening and urge residents to stay completely off the water.
2. Indiana gov. says goal is to restore power for 90K residents by weekend (newsnationnow.com) — Carmel's critical sewer line is under emergency protection, with the Indiana National Guard helping build temporary and secondary dams to prevent raw sewage from spilling into the White River. This comes as the state recovers from historic flooding and widespread power outages, with at least seven storm-related deaths reported and tens of thousands of Hoosiers still without electricity.
3. What to expect as Indiana recovers from historic flooding (wthr.com) — Carmel is recovering from record flooding that collapsed a White River bridge and exposed how aging flood maps and rapid growth complicate local risk. The piece explains health hazards, insurance challenges, and why levees and wetlands matter, offering residents practical context on long-term protection and why updated flood assessments are so important for future development.
4. Hamilton County businesses turn to what's next after historic flooding (wthr.com) — Hamilton County businesses are still drying out and rebuilding after last week's historic flooding along the White River. Noblesville's White River Canoe Company and Schwartz's Bait and Tackle are cleaning and reorganizing, while Carmel Equestrian Center staff and volunteers sanitize barns so evacuated horses can safely return in the coming days.
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