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State Road 42 closed due to flooding

Updated: Thursday, 26 Jan 2012, 11:58 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 26 Jan 2012, 11:58 AM EST

CLOVERDALE, Ind. (WISH) - Morgan County drivers should be on the lookout for high water along State Road 42 near Cloverdale.

INDOT reports the roadway is closed seven miles east of US Highway 231 at the 40 mile marker.

The road will be closed until the water recedes.

Turn around if you encounter a flooded roadway. The National Weather Service reports most flooding deaths occur in automobiles. It only takes six inches of standing water to stall most cars.

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