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Orleans Flooding Nearing Records Set In 1997

Last updated on Tuesday, May 3, 2011

(ORLEANS, IN) - An Emergency Situation and Flood Warning continues in the Town of Orleans.

Flood waters increased during the overnight hours which may eventually reach near records set in 1994.

A one block area or more of State Road 37 near the downtown remains flooded and closed to all vehicle traffic.

Residents are reminded to never drive through standing water.

The following is a list of roads closed due to flooding in the Orleans area...
- Polk Street
- Wilson Street
- Liberty Road
- Adams Street
- Monroe Street
- Jefferson Street
- Washington Street
- Jackson Street
- Vincennes Street
- Harding Street
- Harrison Street
- Haney Street
- Gretchen Street
- Wesley Street
- Mathers Street
- Roosevelt Street
- Franklin Street
- Lincoln Street
- Maple Street (SR 37)
- Second Street
- Third Street
- Fourth Street
- Fifth Street
- Sixth Street

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