Friendship, Indiana — Rising water from Laughery Creek is spilling toward nearby roads Thursday morning, prompting safety warnings from local fire officials.
According to the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, several days of rain have caused Laughery Creek along State Road 62 east of Friendship to begin pushing out of its banks. Officials reported that water levels increased early Thursday, creating potential hazards for drivers in the area.
Fire department officials also warned that Cavehill Road is currently experiencing high water, making travel potentially dangerous. Conditions can change quickly as creek levels fluctuate, meaning road access may shift throughout the day depending on rainfall and runoff.
Emergency responders are urging drivers to use caution when traveling near flooded roadways and low-lying crossings.
“Don’t drive through high water — turn around and don’t drown,” the department said in its advisory. Even shallow floodwater can stall vehicles or sweep them off roadways, particularly where currents are stronger near creeks and drainage areas.
Local officials noted that flooding conditions may rise and fall rapidly, especially if additional rain continues in the region.
Drivers traveling through the Friendship area or along State Road 62 east of town should watch for water-covered pavement, road barricades, or emergency vehicles monitoring conditions.
For commuters, students, and young workers traveling rural Ripley County routes, short detours or delays may occur if water spreads onto additional roads.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and are asking residents to report hazardous road conditions if they encounter flooding.
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