Evacuation notice issued for Shelbyville, Shelby County ahead of weekend flooding potential

Evacuation Order in Place for Shelby County Due to Flooding

SHELBYVILLE, Ind.–A mandatory evacuation notice was issued Friday for people who live in flood-prone areas in Shelby County and Deni Ratekin, the county emergency management director, says they mean business. “It was the sheriff and the fire department that went around and talked to all these people in low-lying areas before the order was in place, just to let them know what we’ve been doing,” said Ratekin. “So, yes, law enforcement has been inv…

City, county issue evacuation notice

An evacuation order has been issued by the City of Shelbyville and Shelby County for low-lying areas and areas prone to flooding due to major flooding expected this weekend.

Mercer County fights back against the floods

In Mercer County, one city is in a waiting game as flood waters continue to consume the city and the mayor says it's out of his control.It's a fight against the floods for the city of Burgin in Mercer County as roads turn into lakes and creeks overflow. Burgin's Mayor Joseph Monroe says two pumps were part of the equipment to hopefully remove water from the area.Unfortunately, the amount of water has only grown. Eight streets are impassable at t…

Evacuation notice issued for Shelbyville, Shelby County ahead of weekend flooding potential

SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. --An evacuation order has been placed for portions of Shelbyville and Shelby County ahead of expected flooding this weekend. According to a joint news release from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, the Shelbyville Fire Department and the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency, the order is for "low-lying areas and areas prone to flooding" in the city of Shelbyville and Shelby County. The order went into effect just after…

Shelby County, Shelbyville, issues evacuation order for low-lying areas in anticipation of flooding

SHELBYVILLE — The City of Shelbyville and Shelby County are issuing an evacuation order for low-lying areas and areas prone to flooding due to major flooding expected this weekend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted major flooding, and conditions are expected to worsen as the weekend progresses. According to officials, the following […] The post Shelby County, Shelbyville, issues evacuation order for low-ly…

Evacuation order issued for parts of Shelbyville, Shelby County due to flooding

SHELBY COUNTY The City of Shelbyville and Shelby County officials have issued an evacuation order for low-lying and flood-prone areas in response to major flooding expected this weekend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned residents that conditions are likely to deteriorate as the weekend progresses.Key Information: Evacuation Areas: All low-lying and flood-prone regions within Shelbyville and Shelby County are …