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🌱 Patch AM: Why Carmel’s stretch of the White River is now off-limits
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Carmel's stretch of the White River is now off-limits
- How close did Carmel come to a catastrophic sewer failure?
- How vulnerable is Carmel to the next major flood event?
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hamilton County Prohibits Travel on White River Emergency Declaration Issued as Dangerous Conditions Continue (carmelmonthlymagazine.com) — Hamilton County has issued an emergency order banning travel on the White River after flooding washed out the bridge near Hazel Dell Parkway and 106th Street in Carmel and severely eroded the area. Officials warn that altered currents, hidden drop-offs, and a diverted river channel toward a deep quarry make conditions life-threatening and urge residents to stay completely off the water. 
2. Indiana gov. says goal is to restore power for 90K residents by weekend (newsnationnow.com) — Carmel's critical sewer line is under emergency protection, with the Indiana National Guard helping build temporary and secondary dams to prevent raw sewage from spilling into the White River. This comes as the state recovers from historic flooding and widespread power outages, with at least seven storm-related deaths reported and tens of thousands of Hoosiers still without electricity.
3. What to expect as Indiana recovers from historic flooding (wthr.com) — Carmel is recovering from record flooding that collapsed a White River bridge and exposed how aging flood maps and rapid growth complicate local risk. The piece explains health hazards, insurance challenges, and why levees and wetlands matter, offering residents practical context on long-term protection and why updated flood assessments are so important for future development.
4. Hamilton County businesses turn to what's next after historic flooding (wthr.com) — Hamilton County businesses are still drying out and rebuilding after last week's historic flooding along the White River. Noblesville's White River Canoe Company and Schwartz's Bait and Tackle are cleaning and reorganizing, while Carmel Equestrian Center staff and volunteers sanitize barns so evacuated horses can safely return in the coming days.
📸 Around Carmel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carmel
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★ Featured events ★
- Carmel Jazz Fest (Carmel, IN) — Pavel & Direct Contact →
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Carter Green, Carmel
6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
Amos Butler Audubon Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
8:00 am - Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
Amos Butler Audubon Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
9:00 am - Meet the Teacher Night (KG-2nd)
Woodbrook Elementary School 4311 E. 116th St , Carmel, IN 46033
6:00 pm - Meet the Teacher Night (3rd-5th)
Woodbrook Elementary School 4311 E. 116th St , Carmel, IN 46033
7:00 pm - Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
Amos Butler Audubon Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
8:30 am - Classroom Info Night - KG
College Wood Elementary School 12415 Shelborne Rd , Carmel, IN 46032
5:30 pm - Clay Middle School (Carmel): MLL Family Night
Clay Middle School LGI East, LGI West, Media Center - Main floor, Media Center - Work Area (old lab area), Cafeteria - Clay
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Carmel Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Westfield Farmers Market →
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
5:00 pm - Back to School Night (Parents only)
Allisonville Elementary School Indianapolis, IN 46240
5:15 pm - Evening Creek Stomps →
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
6:00 pm - Jams at the Junction | Midnight Red Eye Band →
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If anyone is looking for mowing services we are still taking lawns to get done!!!
Mowing includes- -Mowing -Trimming around the house and obstacles -Eding aswell as garden beds - Bed maintenance/ pulling weeds -Blowing/ cleaning … (Nextdoor Haverstick) - I need some help to understand why the White River decided to go West just south of 106th and HazelDell Pkwy and therefore damaged the bridge and road at that point?
Or in other wards, why did it breach there ? It supposed to flow south until after it passes 96th street then it flows West towards Keystone. Your… (Nextdoor Haverstick)
- Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitor/Busser in Carmel. Apply here.
- Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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