Connersville prepares for Whitewater River flooding

(CONNERSVILLE, Ind.) – The City of Connersville is urging residents near the Whitewater River to prepare for flooding. 

The Whitewater River is expected to rise above its 18-foot flood stage and could reach approximately 23 feet, creating the potential for significant flooding throughout portions of Connersville and Fayette County.

“If the river reaches the predicted level of approximately 23 feet, flooding could impact portions of downtown Connersville, particularly from Veterans Memorial Drive north along West Western Avenue and east toward the Whitewater River,” City officials said. 

Here are neighborhoods that will likely be impacted:

• Nulltown

• Alpine

• Robinson’s Whitewater Campground

• Homes near Ott Road

Floodwaters could also extend farther north and affect:

• Portions of Park Road

• Neighborhoods north of the CSX railroad tracks

• Areas potentially extending as far north as 17th Street

• County areas near Shelton’s Plat, Waterloo Road, and Neuman Lake Road

“Residents in these areas should closely monitor conditions. If your home or business is in an area that could flood, make plans to relocate now and leave before floodwaters approach,” the City stated. 

Those within the flood-prone areas are strongly encouraged to seek a safe alternative location now and leave while it is still daylight and roads remain passable.

Conditions can deteriorate quickly as river levels rise.

For information regarding evacuations, call the Emergency Hotline at (866) 211-9966.

Here is a map of affected areas: