Combined rains from the holiday weekend and Tuesday continued to flood the streets of Munice and Ball State.
Mayor Canan declared a state of emergency in the county, and federal aid will be granted if the governor does the same.
Though an estimated 30 to 35 homes have been damaged by floods, no evacuation orders have been issued, Canan said Tuesday.
People in need of assistance are encouraged to come to the command center on the corner of 12th and Burlington streets, Canan said. Some houses had their gas and electricity turned off for safety reasons, though they will be turned back on. Those who need their gas turned back on must call Vectren at 1-800-777-2060.
Police patrolled streets to keep onlookers out of the flooded areas. They continued to patrol overnight to counteract possible looting of evacuated homes.
While the Indiana American Water company has been affected by flooding, officials say that water sanitation is not a concern right now.
"Continue using your water," Assistant Manager Keith Morgan said. "There are no health and safety issues."
The water raised another two and a half to three feet before reaching the top of the levy next to Indiana American Water Company yesterday, Morgan said.
"We have emergency management putting sandbags on top of the levy," Morgan said. " We are trying to monitor it and do what we can."
"This is the absolute worst I have ever seen it here," Don Beaty said, whose mother's house has been damaged by flooding.
Beaty said he was born and raised in the house that his mother occupies. The house, as with many on Manville Road, is submerged in water along with street signs and a Camaro.
Beaty said that his mother was told at 10 a.m. on Tuesday that she should evacuate.
Officials said on Tuesday afternoon that the water appears to have crested and is receding. What happens now depends on the future weather.
Canan said he was still waiting on Tuesday to hear about a presidential declaration of emergency.
Most of the damage is to neighborhoods south of 12th street, while some houses in the southeast part of town are also in trouble.
The Red Cross can be contacted for assistance at 284-3361 or 325 E. Washington St.
A shelter has been set up at the Southside Church of the Nazarene.
Flood victims and people willing to volunteer their help should call the Emergency Management Agency at 747-4888.
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