Flood Warnings in Effect for Yellow River in Plymouth, Tippecanoe River

A Flood Warning is in effect through Monday, February 21 for the Yellow River in Plymouth.   The river is currently at 11.95 feet and is expected to rise to moderate flood stage, 14.5 feet, by Saturday morning.  The flood stage is at 13 feet.  At 14 feet, the small trailer park near the Jefferson Street bridge begins to flood.  At 14.5 feet, the parking lto on E. LaPorte Street begins to flood. 

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Flood Warning, Travel Advisory Issued in Marshall County

Marshall County is under a flood warning and a watch level travel advisory.

Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery says the Yellow River and Tippecanoe River are expected to crest later this week well above Major Flood Stage. The Yellow River is expected to crest at 16.4 feet by 7 a.m. on Thursday and the Tippecanoe River is expected to crest at 14 feet by 7 a.m. on Saturday. Avery says residents can expect flooding of urban areas and small streams, ditches and creeks.

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