WASHINGTON CO., Ind. (WDRB) -- Strong storms moved through the Louisville area Thursday night, quickly dumping heavy rains that caused flash flooding in many communities.

One of the hardest hit areas is Washington County, Indiana. Heavy rains started drenching the area about 6 p.m. Thursday, quickly swelling streams and creeks. The county saw widespread flooding that stranded cars, washed out roads and flooded crops in its wake.

Christopher White and his wife were watching the water rise at the New Pekin United Methodist Church, where White is the pastor.

"It came up pretty fast," White said. "I was talking on the phone to a friend of mine one minute, and, about two minutes later, (the water) was here."

The Washington County Sheriff's Office shared a video on its Facebook page of a RV being washed away on Shorts Corner Road near Highway 60 in Pekin. The sheriff's office said no one was in the RV at the time. The RV was crushed under the bridge on Shorts Corner Road. 

Flooding in Charlestown

The City of Charlestown also experienced heavy rains and flash flooding. Mayor Treva Hodges posted updates on her Facebook page Thursday evening, sharing pictures of flooding at Greenway Park. 

In an update at 7:15 p.m., the City of Charlestown said the rain was letting up and most roads were again passable. But with another round of rain coming, the city asked residents to use caution while driving. The city listed the following roads that were flooded, and where people will need to use caution:

  • Farming Way
  • Market Street at Highway 62 is closed
  • Thompson Street at Market Street
  • High Street at Market Street
  • Bohart Lane and Glendale Drive
  • Basham Drive
  • High Street at Taff Street
  • Monroe Street at Fulkerson Street
  • Pirate Place

According to Clark County dispatch, no injuries were reported due to the flooding. 

Mayor Treva Hodges posted updates on social media.

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