INDIANAPOLIS - With the rain that moved through earlier today and additional heavy rain expected to fall tonight through tomorrow morning, flooding remains a concern especially in low-lying and agricultural areas. Public safety officials are advising Hoosiers to be especially vigilant after dark, as many drowning and near deaths occur at night when floodwaters are more difficult to see.

"Driving can be especially dangerous at night when lower visibility makes it much more difficult to see flooded roadways," said Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Joe Wainscott. "Roads that were not flooded earlier in the day may have started to flood. Avoid the temptation to assume that previously un-flooded roads have remained passable. Floodwaters are much harder to see in the dark and all drivers should proceed with tremendous caution to avoid inadvertently driving into water."

Residents should also be aware of rising water levels in nearby ponds, rivers, streams, etc. since these changing conditions are more difficult to see when it's dark. Pay attention to local media or an all hazards alert radio and heed all flood and flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

Do not travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must drive during a flood, follow these safety tips:
. Carry a cell phone with a car charger.
. For county travel advisories, go to www.in.gov/dhs and click on the "Travel Advisory Map" at the center of the page.
. Visit www.TrafficWise.IN.gov or call 800-261-ROAD (7623) for reports of state highways closed due to high water.
. Turn around, don't drown. Do not cross or enter flowing water. If there is no other route, proceed to higher ground and wait for the waters to subside.
. If you find yourself stranded in flood waters, remain calm and call 911 or yell for help. 

For information about flooding safety, visit http://www.weather.gov/os/water/tadd/.

For general information about severe weather safety, go to www.getprepared.in.gov.

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