Significant flooding along the White River, Fall Creek and other waterways prompted Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness to issue a local disaster emergency declaration Saturday, Aug. 15.

The flooding followed rainfall the city described as unprecedented, pushing local waterways to historic levels and affecting homes and roads throughout the community.

From Thursday through Saturday, emergency crews contacted residents at 85 homes, searched 34 homes and evacuated 16 homes, according to the city. Responders helped 27 adults, five children and 20 pets reach safety.

The daily response involved 58 Fishers firefighters, 12 Fishers police officers and between five and seven Department of Public Works employees.

As floodwaters recede, city crews and community organizations are assisting affected residents and assessing the damage. Officials said conditions and road access will continue to change during the recovery.

Residents should avoid areas that remain covered by floodwater and obey all barricades and road closures. Officials also cautioned people against touring damaged neighborhoods, saying additional traffic could interfere with damage assessments and delay assistance.

Children and pets should be kept away from floodwater, which can conceal hazards and contain contaminants.

Residents who want to support recovery efforts can register for volunteer opportunities at VolunteerFishers.com. Donations of goods and supplies can be made through Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, while financial contributions can be directed through the Hamilton County Community Foundation.

The latest road closures, recovery information and other resources are available at FishersIN.gov/Flooding.