Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery is keeping the community posted with the most recent information regarding conditions within the county.
Director Avery reports that a “Watch” level travel advisory remains in place for the City of Plymouth and all of Marshall County, as of 9:34 a.m. Avery added so far, a Disaster Declaration has not been implemented and reminded community members that this distinction would not be related to travel advisories.
Friday morning, the Yellow River had crested at 17.65 ft and it was at 17.6 feet and steady around 9:30 a.m. The Yellow River is expected to fall below flood stage at 13 ft around 11 p.m. on Monday, February 26th. Meanwhile, around the same time Friday morning the Tippecanoe River at Ora was at 15.59 ft and it is not expected to rise any further.
He said that the additional rain chances for Friday through Saturday could be .25 – .50 in.
Additionally, community members are coming together to assist with relief efforts. The director reports that Linda Yoder with United Way is advising that United Way 2-1-1 is set up to register volunteers and take information from those that have specific recovery needs
Marshall County Health Department representatives Christine Stinson and Theresa Budd will be looking at addressing health-related issues due to the flooding. While Marshall County Solid Waste District Executive Director Marianne Peters has provided resources at the Recycle Depot in Plymouth to assist with debris issues that may occur during clean up.
Avery said that many people may not have proper or adequate insurance coverage for flood damage, so he expects that there will be a number of unmet needs. Avery is saying that due to extensive damage, it may take several weeks to repair to homes, businesses and infrastructure. Avery said they will be looking at a short-term, intermediate and long-term plan for the whole community.
Avery said EMA officials will be requesting damage information from the public as they start their own preliminary damage assessment. Marshall County Building Inspector Chuck Dewitt and Plymouth Building inspector Keith Hammonds have agreed to assist with conducting a damage assessment. Please collect and document all disaster-related damage costs for infrastructure, emergency protective measures, man-hours, material.
So far, an updated list of road closures has not been provided for Friday. However, the most recent list of road statuses can be found below:
(From Thursday, Feb. 22nd @ 10:50 a.m.)
3rd from King to West Shore Dr: Opened
Douglas from SR6 to Tyler: Opened
Redwood from 14th to 14B: Closed
Jarrah from 8A to 7th: Closed
Birch from 17th to 18th: Closed
14th from SR17 to Rose: Closed
11th from Olive To Nutmeg: Closed
Redwood from 14th to 14B: Closed
17B from 331 to Cedar: Closed
Olive from Glen Overmyer Dr to Dixon Lake Trl: Closed
Dixon Lake trl to 11th: Closed
2B from 331 to Beech: Closed
Beech from 3rd to 3B: Closed
1st from King to Linden: Closed
Fir South of 7th: Moved to High Water
Union from SR6 to 3B: Moved to High Water
6th from Elm to 331: Moved to High Water
Dogwood from SR6 to Tyler: Moved to High Water
2B from Birch to Beech: Moved to High Water
