KOKOMO — Delaware, Hamilton and Howard counties will provide sandbags for residents ahead of heavy rain that is expected Wednesday night and Thursday in Central Indiana.
Sandbags will be provided at the Howard County Emergency Management Agency at 627 S. Berkley Road. People should make arrangements to pick up bags by calling 765-456-242 before 3 p.m. and 765-431-7914 after 4 p.m.
Sand will be available to fill bags at the Howard County Highway Department (625 S. Berkley Road) and the Kokomo Street Department (720 E. Boulevard).
In Delaware County, there are two "fill your own bags" stations. The stations are at EMS station 3, located at 4501 East Memorial Drive and the county fairgrounds.
Delaware County provides two sandbag stations for the community at EMS Station 3 (4501 E Memorial Dr) and the County Fairgrounds. These are "fill your own bags" stations - bags and sand are provided, but you will need to bring a shovel. pic.twitter.com/0oh4lnxi5Q
— Delaware County Emergency Management (@DelawareCoEM) February 16, 2022
Hamilton County residents can pick up sandbags at the recycling center in Noblesville at 1717 Pleasant St.
A flood watch will go into effect Wednesday night as heavy rain heads toward Central Indiana.
Widespread rain is expected overnight with 1-3 inches possible through Thursday.
WRTV StormTeam Meteorologist Todd Klaassen reported Thursday morning’s commute could be difficult with ponding possible on the roadways the entire day.
The National Weather Service warned that ice jams on rivers could exacerbate river flooding concerns, particularly in north central Indiana.
NWS also said runoff might result in the flooding of waterways and low-lying areas.
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