Heavy rain floods Clark Co. houses

Record rainfall has led to the flooding of several homes in Clark County, and now officials said it could be several days before conditions improve.

Walk Sowers of Clark County said, "We had 14 inches inside of the house."

Sowers said he has been pumping water since 9:30 p.m. Monday, trying to keep up with the flooding in his basement. Living close to the river, he has learned to not let the water get too high.

"I've got a pulse furnace down there and one year it got up over there and it cost me $700."

The area where Sowers lives received more than 3 inches of rain, forcing water to gush out of Mad River washing away vehicles.

Officials said school buses were rerouted from flooded bus stops on Tuesday morning. Motorists were forced to take an alternative route because of road closings.

Roger Mitchell of Medway said, "You go back down this way and the houses it's all the way up in the garages in the houses. You go down a little ways and they can't even get out of their homes. It's that bad."

Clark County Engineer Johnathan Burr said, "You can see where the water's been up to on the posts. And, also along the river, and it's coming down now. It looks like it's down about a foot."

No residents had to be evacuated from their homes. The county expects several roads, including Lower Valley Pike to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday while the water recedes.

County officials warn motorists if they encounter a closed road, not to drive through the water. Road closed signs will be removed once it is safe to drive on.