Fall Creek Health Advisory Urges Water Caution
Fishers, IN · September 26, 2026
Tote bags are lining up early at the amphitheater for the final regular outdoor farmers market of the season. Clear skies mean you won't need to dodge any rain while browsing.
The Lead
The Fishers Health Department issued a public health advisory late Friday afternoon following elevated E. coli levels detected in Fall Creek. Routine water quality testing flagged unsatisfactory bacteria counts at two key monitoring checkpoints: Fall Creek at Geist Park along Florida Road, where the creek enters the city, and downstream at Canal Place off Geist Ridge Drive, where it feeds directly into Geist Reservoir.
Department officials attribute the bacterial spike to heavy rainfall washing organic runoff from surrounding watershed grounds into the creek. While no associated illnesses have been reported, health officers urge residents, paddlers, and pet owners to avoid swimming, wading, or direct contact with the creek water this weekend. The city will continue regular testing at both access points until bacteria counts fall back into acceptable safety thresholds.
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Today's Outlook
- High 71°F · Low 48°F — Clear
- Grab a light layer for the chilly morning before clear skies warm the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Fishers Farmers Market & Thrift-A-Thon Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (6 Municipal Dr), 8:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free Score vintage sustainable clothing and fresh produce at the season finale.
Old Sheriff's Residence & Jail 150th Anniversary Hamilton County Historical Society (810 Conner St), Noblesville, Noon–3:00 PM · Free Tour historic nineteenth-century cells during this milestone sesquicentennial open house.
Glow in the Park Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (6 Municipal Dr), 6:00–9:00 PM · $5 Dance through neon splash zones with foam cannons and live DJs.
Ole 60: Off the Grid Tour Fishers Event Center (11000 Stockdale Way), 7:00 PM · Paid Catch the breakout Kentucky country-rock group headlining the new arena.
Tomorrow
- Sullivan Express to PumpkinTown Allisonville Home & Garden by Sullivan (11405 Allisonville Rd), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · $75
- Carmel International Arts Festival Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · Free
- Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute The Payne & Mencias Palladium (1 Carter Green), Carmel, 7:30 PM · Paid
Monday
- Safe@Home Safety Workshop Fishers Community Center (11400 Johnson Way), 6:00–7:30 PM
- Weekly All Ages Trivia Sun King Fishers (9713 District N Dr), 6:30 PM · Free
- Soft Stretch, Quiet Mind Source Yoga (11441 Overlook Dr), 7:00–7:45 PM
Spotlight & Story
- Schoolhouse 7
- Constructed in 1898 to educate first through eighth graders in Fall Creek Township, this red-brick landmark served local students for 45 years until closing in 1945. Today, patrons order espresso by class year—freshman, senior, graduate—beneath class photos preserved on the original brick.
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