Waterfront Parks Closed After Heavy Rain — Farmers Market Opens On Time
Fishers, IN · August 15, 2026
Stepping outside this morning brings a heavy dampness in the air following days of persistent rain. Keep an eye on local creek conditions and travel advisories before heading out for weekend errands.
The Lead
Following days of persistent storms across central Indiana, Fall Creek reached a 40-year high late Thursday night, prompting emergency evacuations in the low-lying Luxhaven neighborhood. Fall Creek Township Trustee Doug Allman confirmed that five residents were safely moved and provided weekend lodging as floodwaters encroached on homes.
In response to historic water levels along the White River and Fall Creek, city officials closed five waterfront properties on Friday, including Geist Waterfront Park, Fishers White River Park, Cumberland Park, Hamilton Proper Park, and the Fishers AgriPark. Hamilton County emergency management issued a countywide Travel Watch and declared a state of emergency while advising residents along waterways to store clean drinking water as a precaution against potential utility disruptions. While municipal stormwater infrastructure kept main thoroughfares open, emergency response crews continue monitoring river gauges as water levels peak over the weekend.
Local Pulse
County Officials Issue Water Precaution Advisory Hamilton County requests residents fill clean containers with drinking water as rising river levels approach historic highs.
Fishers Farmers Market Moves Forward Saturday Downtown vendors gather at Nickel Plate Amphitheater this morning alongside a high school student thrift showcase.
Meijer Grocery Sets Late September Debut Construction wraps up on a 75,000-square-foot store on Southeastern Parkway opening next month.
Today's Outlook
- High 85°F · Low 70°F — Drizzle (51% chance of precipitation) Keep a light rain jacket handy for passing morning dampness during outdoor errands.
What's On Around Town
Fishers Farmers Market & Thrift-A-Thon Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM High schoolers host interactive mending stations and sustainable vintage clothing stalls.
Hailey's Army Cruise-In iTOWN Church Olson Farms Campus (12495 E 126th St), 4:00–7:00 PM Custom vehicles, live music, and community fellowship supporting local pediatric care.
Symphony on the Prairie: Australian Bee Gees Conner Prairie Amphitheatre, 8:00 PM A seventies disco tribute performance under the stars on the lawn.
Spotlight & Story
- Sahm's Restaurant
- When Ed Sahm opened a small neighborhood eatery at 116th Street and Allisonville Road in 1986, Fishers had fewer than 4,000 residents. Nearly four decades later, the family business—now co-run with his son Eddie—still bakes its signature cinnamon pecan coffee cake from scratch every morning.
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