INDIANAPOLIS -- The non-stop rain combined with the already wet ground has led to travel concerns across much of central Indiana.
Multiple Indiana counties have issued travel advisories as the state prepares for another two to four inches of rain that is expected to fall through the next two days.
Advisories are currently in effect for Howard, Tipton, Clinton, Shelby, Owen, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Montgomery counties as well a hand full of northern and southern Indiana counties.
Several Indiana schools dismissed early on Thursday and canceled evening events because of the massive amounts of rain. Tipton County Schools have already canceled classes for Friday and over a dozen other districts are on two-hour delays.
RTV6 | School, Church & Business Closings and Delays
The Indianapolis Indians also postponed their game against the Toledo Mud Hens. Anyone with tickets to the game can exchange them for any 2017 Tribe regular season home game.
Today's game against the @MudHens has been postponed due to weather. Your tix can be exchanged for any 2017 Tribe regular season home game. pic.twitter.com/G5WADy7m3n
— Indianapolis Indians (@indyindians) May 4, 2017
Flood warnings and watches remain in effect for much of the state through Friday.
Many counties have placed high-water signs in areas that are likely to experience flooding.
MAP | Intersections to avoid when it rains
Madison County Emergency Management made sandbags available in the Anderson area for residents who are worried about flooding.
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According to the National Weather Service, more deaths occur due to flooding each year than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard. Urban areas are at the most risk of flash flooding because of concrete and asphalt surfaces that don't allow the water to penetrate into the soil easily.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over half of all flood-related deaths happen when a vehicle is driven into dangerous flood waters.
It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over an adult, and 12 inches of rushing water can carry away a small car.
It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
NWA | Turn Around Don't Drown
TIMELINE | Expect rain all day long
