Drone video: Bridge ripped apart by floodwaters in Indiana

Jaw-dropping drone video reveals staggering scale of Indiana flood destruction

THE TAKEAWAYHAMILTON COUNTY, Indiana - Newly-released drone video shows the extent of catastrophic flooding in Hamilton County, Indiana, this weekend.City officials said the bridge just south of 106th on Hazel Dell Parkway appears to be a total loss, and the replacement of it will be very costly and could take months to complete. It collapsed as a result of rising floodwaters.AT LEAST 7 DEAD AFTER HISTORIC FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS DEVASTATE IN…

Drone video: Bridge ripped apart by floodwaters in Indiana

Days of relentless storms left this roadway north of Indianapolis cracked apart. Drone video shows the damage.

Flood waters destroy Hazel Dell Parkway bridge in Indiana

CARMEL, Ind. (NBC, KYMA) - A section of road in Indiana was washed away as historic flooding continues in the state. This happened along the Hazel Dell Parkway in Carmel. Hamilton County Highway Director Bradley Davis said flash flooding hit the opening of the structure in a short window of time. Washing out dirt and pavement around the bridge causing it to collapse. Davis says crews are now working to determine if the bridge's foundation is sou…

When Floodwater Hides the Roads, How Do Drones Show Rescuers Where to Go?

When floodwater enters a village, one of the first questions rescuers need answered is surprisingly simple: Where is the water, and who is still there? From the ground, finding that answer can be difficult. Roads may be submerged, bridges damaged and entire neighbourhoods cut off. A rescue team may know that a village is flooded, but not which roads are still passable, which homes are surrounded by water or where people are stranded. This is whe…