'You know it's bad when there are waves in the basement': Franklin business stays open despite flooding

Franklin family property hit by floods after 2008 floods destroyed home

Franklin couple’s home flooded in storm FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — Johnson County was hit by devastating floods Friday and Saturday, but it’s not the first time the area has seen record rainfall. Rebecca and Lance White are lifelong Franklin residents and have lived in their home for nearly 60 years. The recent rainfall knocked out their power and left them without heat for at least 24 hours. “I have a disabled mother in here,” Rebecca White said. …

GALLERY: Flooding in Franklin

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'You know it's bad when there are waves in the basement': Franklin business stays open despite flooding

FRANKLIN, Ind. — A Franklin business elected to stay open on Saturday despite floodwaters filling up its basement. According to an Instagram post from Middle Davids Candles, the store flooded during this week's storms, yet the owners decided to keep their doors open until 3 p.m. on Saturday. "Yes, we flooded," the post reads. "We are devastated but need to stay open for anyone willing to do some shopping to help support us." Photo provided by Mi…