Local assistance includes shelter, food, sandbags and household support, while residents can contribute through a coordinated volunteer roster, a community relief fund and nonprofit organizations.

As Fishers and Hamilton County begin the long transition from emergency response to flood recovery, local government agencies, nonprofits and businesses are organizing assistance for affected residents — and safe ways for neighbors to help.

The White River reached approximately 24.6 feet at the Logan Street gauge early Saturday, Aug. 15.  Although the river began falling after reaching that historic level, officials warned that flooded roads, unstable structures, contaminated water and other hazards could remain.

Residents should call 911 for an emergency. Fishers has also established a 24-hour assistance line at 317-595-3211 for nonemergency flood-related needs.

The city’s online flood-assistance form allows residents to request help with temporary housing, food, supplies, nonemergency medical support and other needs. The city said it is coordinating dumpsters for storm debris and plans to deliver pallets of drinking water to affected neighborhoods when conditions allow.

A Red Cross reception center is operating in Hall A at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. The center is available to people who need a safe place to stay, food or water. Residents can also contact the Red Cross at 800-733-2767 for shelter information.

Free sandbags remain available on a first-come, first-served basis at 1717 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Hamilton County advises residents that they are responsible for loading, transporting, using and disposing of the bags.

Donations and organized volunteers

The Hamilton County Community Foundation has created a Hamilton County Flood Relief Fund.

Donors using the foundation’s online donation page should select the flood-relief fund during checkout. The foundation says 100% of money donated to the fund will be directed to relief and recovery where the need is greatest.

Checks may be made payable to Hamilton County Community Foundation and mailed or delivered to 1154 Conner St., Noblesville, IN 46060, with “Hamilton County Flood Relief Fund” included in the memo line.

Northview Church took in evacuated residents from Carmel, including residents relocated from an assisted living facility.

Connection Pointe Christian Church, Carmel campus, 2599 E. 98th St. — distributing flood relief supplies Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

SERVE Village is developing a coordinated roster of flood-recovery volunteers in partnership with emergency agencies and community organizations.

Possible assignments include heavy lifting and debris removal, cleaning mud and water from houses, sorting supplies, distributing meals and drinking water, transporting materials and hauling debris. The registration form also asks whether volunteers have equipment such as shop vacuums, trailers, generators, sump pumps, dehumidifiers or power washers.

Residents can join the roster through the SERVE Village flood-support listing or monitor Volunteer Fishers for assignments.

Fishers businesses offers equipment inspections

Reynolds Farm Equipment announced through its public social-media account that it is offering free inspections of outdoor power equipment and compact equipment affected by floodwater.

Customers who cannot transport damaged equipment may request pickup and delivery for a fee. The company directs customers to call 765-734-2420 or complete its online service request.

Reynolds’ Fishers store is at 12501 Reynolds Drive. The company cautioned that pickup and delivery appointments could be rescheduled because of road closures.

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container use to Indiana residents displaced by the flooding, at 34 stores statewide including Noblesville. The offer applies to new rentals and is subject to availability; U-Box delivery carries a fee. Call U-Haul Co. of North Central Indiana at 317-225-5963 to arrange it, or ask at any participating store.

Other local sources of assistance

Several established Hamilton County nonprofits can provide or coordinate additional support:

• Good Samaritan Network provides financial and material assistance to eligible people who live, work or attend school in Hamilton County. Residents should call 317-842-2603, ext. 200 for an appointment. Help depends on available funds.
• Mustard Seed of Central Indiana, located in Fishers, provides essential furniture and household goods to eligible families referred by partner agencies. Donors should review the organization’s current list of accepted items before dropping off goods.
• Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank maintains a countywide directory of food pantries. The food bank also accepts financial contributions, shelf-stable food and volunteers.
• Help4HamiltonCounty offers a searchable directory for residents who need immediate or longer-term help and for people seeking volunteer or donation opportunities.

Indiana 211 can also connect residents with housing, shelter, food, counseling and other services. Dial 211 or 866-211-9966.

Document damage before cleanup

Residents should photograph or record damaged buildings, furniture, appliances and personal property before removing items when it is safe to do so. The National Flood Insurance Program recommends taking both wide views and close-up images, recording serial numbers and keeping cleanup and repair receipts. Additional guidance is available at FloodSmart.gov.

Residents should never drive around barricades or enter standing floodwater. Current county closures are posted on the Hamilton County road-closure page, while Fishers posts local updates through Drive Fishers.

The City of Fishers is maintaining a consolidated and frequently updated list of assistance, closures and recovery information at its August 2026 flood resources page.

A few cautions

• Do not self-deploy. Showing up unannounced in a flooded neighborhood pulls first responders away from rescue and recovery. Sign up through an organization.
• Call before you drop off donations. Unsorted goods that nobody asked for become a second disaster for relief agencies.
• Watch for scams. Storm-chasing contractors follow floods. Verify licensing, never pay in full up front, and be skeptical of anyone demanding a same-day signature.
• Turn around, don’t drown. More than 60 county roads have been closed. Never drive, walk or bike through floodwater or around barricades.