Excessive rainfall has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch in Marshall, Pulaski and Starke Counties and a flood warning in the Winamac area.
Continue reading
Content provided
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Yellow River in Plymouth, Indiana. The river is forecast to crest at 13.5 feet early Friday, July 12. This would be considered a minor level flood.
Continue reading
Warming temperatures and expected rainfall, combined with snowmelt could lead to flooding issues from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.
Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Fire Chief Terry Wakefield told the Culver Town Council members Monday night that he is looking into the cause of flooding at the fire station on Lakeshore Drive.
Continue reading
The weekend storms wreaked havoc in many areas of Northern Indiana. Plymouth Park Superintendent Michael Hite addressed the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night saying flooding has occurred in the Plymouth Park systems.
Continue reading
Flooded roads are proving to be a challenge in Marshall County. State Road 10 was closed between U.S. 31 and State Road 331, as of Saturday afternoon, according to INDOT. U.S. 6 was reportedly closed between Bremen and Nappanee as of Saturday morning. INDOT also reported areas of high water on State Road 331.
Continue reading
A Flood Advisory is in effect early Saturday morning for parts of the local area. Northeastern Pulaski County is under a Flood Advisory until 2:00 a.m. EDT Saturday, while southeastern Starke County, southern Marshall County, and north-central Fulton County is under a flood advisory until 3:00 a.m. EDT/2:00 a.m. CDT.
Continue reading
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters warns residents that snow melt may cause flooding on some roads in the county.
Continue reading
Flooding led to a couple road closures Sunday morning. Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said Hickory Road was closed from 7th to 7B roads, while 8th Road was closed from Hickory to Grape. Peters expected the roads to remain posted until Monday morning, but said that leaders will continue to monitor the area.
Continue reading
The flood warnings for the Tippecanoe, Yellow and Kankakee Rivers have been extended through Monday afternoon.
These warnings impact portions of Marshall, Pulaski and Starke Counties.
Continue reading
Winter hasn’t produced much snow so far this season, but Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery wants all residents to be prepared for when inclement weather strikes.
Continue reading
There are just a few days left to register for federal disaster assistance, following February’s floods. The deadline is Thursday, July 5. You can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
A public hearing over a proposed drainage improvement project in Westview Court was held by the Argos Town Council last Wednesday.
Town Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom and a representative from Weasler Engineering provided residents with a tentative timeline and showed them some changes that will be made to help improve drainage in the area to address consistent issues with flooding. Continue reading
Argos officials have hired the firm Weasler Engineering to assist with consistent drainage issues at Westville Court.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney explained that there have been problems with flooding in the subdivision ever since it was constructed.
“Westview Court floods a lot, it’s in a low lying area and it doesn’t have adequate drainage.” Continue reading
President Donald Trump announced Friday that a major disaster exists in Indiana which makes federal funding available to affected residents in eight counties including Marshall County.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters updated the commissioners on
FEMA’s recent visit and their assessment of the county’s roads, bridges and culverts after suffering flood damage.
He said FEMA looked at the county’s local and minor roads to determine what kind of funding would be available if the state meets the threshold for reimbursement. All major roads would need to be addressed by different group of people and Peters said he will make some phone calls this week.
An informational meeting for those residents and business owners affected by the recent flood event is scheduled for tonight.
Officials will have information on what residents should be doing as they continue to rise up from flood waters. Information will be given regarding immediate services available, free well testing and how to prevent further damage. The organization of a Long Term Recovery Committee will take place.
