Northern Indiana is under a Winter Storm Watch for Friday.
The National Weather Service is predicting snow accumulations to total 4-7 inches throughout the day Friday, although the exact amounts remain uncertain. Winds are predicted to gust between 40 and 45 mph.
Emergency Management Agency officials warn travel could be difficult, especially by mid-day Friday. Hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.
Heavy, wet snow and gusty winds could lead to power outages.
Additionally, a flood warning is in effect for the Tippecanoe River near Ora until further notice. The flood stage is at 12 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday evening and continue rising to 12.7 feet Monday morning with more flooding possible after Monday.
The Yellow River is currently at 10.66 feet which is just below the “Action stage” and is forecast to rise to 11.9 feet with the additional precipitation the area could receive.
The Kankakee River at Davis is currently at 8.29 ft. which is just below the “Action stage” and is forecast to rise to 9.1 ft with the additional precipitation the area could receive. That will put the river just above the “Action stage”.
In Marshall County, sand and sandbags are available at the old EMA Office located just north of the Marshall County Highway Garage at 9515 King Road in Plymouth. Residents will need to bring a shovel.
In Starke County, sand and sandbags are available. Contact Starke County Highway Superintendent, Dan Dipert at 574-806-2374, or Starke County EMA Director, Tori Chessor at 574-806-1838. Any urgent concerns involving flooding of ditches and rivers due to log jams, beaver dams and/or levee breaks contact Thomas Schouten, Starke County Surveyor, at 574-806-3011.
