Indiana State Police provided these pictures of an area near the Oakdale dam and the Oakdale bridge. Emergency Management officials report 250 homes affected by flooding in White County, 200 in Carroll County, at least 70 in Jasper County, and 50 in Tippecanoe County. Governor Daniels toured the flooded areas near Monticello and Winamac. He told us it may be a week before we know the extent of the damage and whether Indiana will seek a federal disaster declaration.
In Tippecanoe County the Wabash River is expected to crest Thursday morning. TEMA director Mark Kirby says water started covering the Granville Bridge around 5:00p.m. Wednesday evening. If you are wanting to help flood victims you can make a donation to the American Red Cross. Do Not send food or clothing items. Donna Depew, my guest during the noon news, says the organization cannot handle those types of donations. She says monetary donations are being accepted. That money is given to people who need assistance in the form of vouchers (for food and clothing). If you want to donate, send a check to: The American Red Cross, Disaster Relief Fund (designate which county if you like), 615 North 18th Street, Suite 101, Lafayette, IN 47904.
