Rain and melting snow flood Dubois County roads
The water already on the ground has caused several Dubois County roads to flood as rising temperatures and a little rain melted snow in the area.
The Dubois County Highway Department reported the following roads are impassable due to high water this morning.
- County Road 150 South, west of Old Huntingburg Road
- Ell Creek Road, north of County Road 400 South
- Old Huntingburg Road, north of County Road 400 South
- County Road 400 South, west of Ell Creek Road
- County Road 400 South, east of US 231
- County Road 130 West, north of 400 South
- Old Road 64, west of Patoka Road
- First Street in Huntingburg, west of County Road 75 West
The Indiana State Police issued a list of steps to be prepared for high water.
- Always carry a cell phone and charger.
- Pay attention to local media reports and heed warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
- Never drive around barricades at water crossings.
- Be especially careful at night or early morning as it can be difficult to see water and it’s depth across the roadway.
- Reduce your speed in rain and NEVER enter flowing water. Driving through water creates less tire contact with the road surface (hydroplaning) and increases your chance of crashing.
- Driving through water affects your brakes reducing their effectiveness until they dry out.
- If you end up in water, immediately exit your vehicle through a window and climb on top of your car. Call 9-1-1 from there and wait for help to arrive. Ride the top like a boat, as vehicles will often float for several minutes.
- Be aware that road erosion can occur anytime there is running or standing water on a roadway.
- Remember it only takes six inches of water to reach the bottoms of most car doors and one foot of water to float most vehicles.
If you find yourself stranded in water, act fast. Get yourself and everyone in your vehicle out of their seatbelt and out a window onto the roof of the car.
