Though the rain has stopped for now, there are still several roads in Starke and Pulaski Counties that are closed due to flooding and high water.
Starke County High Way Superintendent Rik Ritzler warns drivers that it is imperative to refrain from driving down the flooded area of a roadway. He said those roads are closed for a reason, and if you get stuck your rescue could divert resources that may be needed elsewhere.
He added that Starke County is on an orange “Watch” level travel alert due to flooding. He explained that a “Watch” means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public.
During this type of travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended.
As of 10:45 a.m. CT Wednesday morning, there were twenty sections of roadway in Starke County temporarily closed due to high water, and ten more with temporary high water signs marking a flooded roadway.
The following roads are closed:
900 E. between SR 10 & 625 S
800 N. between 500 E. & 600 E
Range Rd. between 250 N.. & 600 N
Robbins Rd. between 600 E. & 700 E
1000 E. between SR 10 & 625 S
850 E. between SR 10 & 550 S
550 S. between 850 E. & 900 E
975 E. between 700 S. & 750 S
450 E. between US 35 & 800 S
700 S. between 975 E. & 1100 E
1100 E. between 675 S. & SR10
700 N. from US 35 to 500 E
100 E. between 250 N. & SR 8
900 E. between 400 N. & 500 N
800 W. between 400 S. & Toto Rd
600 N. between 150 E. & Range Rd
500S between 150E and 300E
850W between SR10 and 500S
Toto Rd. between 400W to 450W
Toto Rd. between 650W and 725W
The following Starke County Roads have high water:
1100 E. between 550 N. & 700 N
500 N. between SR23 & 1100 E
Toto Rd. between 250 E. & 300 E
600 N. between 800 E. & 900 E
1200 E. between 150 N. & 50 N
800 N. between 550 E. & 600 E
300 N. between 1100 E. & 1200 E
100 W. between SR 8 & 200 N
50 E. North of 700 N
300 E. between 300 N. & 480 N
Meanwhile, Pulaski County is on an Advisory Level Travel alert. An Advisory is the least severe type of alert which means that travel may be restricted due to conditions and individuals should use caution while driving.
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department the following roads are all closed as of 8:30 a.m. ET Wednesday morning:
225 E from 325 S to 400 S
Base Road between 600 S & 700 S
SR 119 at the Indian Creek Bridge
975 S between 500 E & 600 E
550 E from 975 S to 1000 S
700 N from 1275 W to 1400 W
300 E between 200 N & 300 N
235 W from Thomas Lane to 435 S
1000 S between Base Road & 100 W
1200 W between 400 S & 500 S
200 E between 750 S & 800 S
200 N From US HWY 421 to 1550 W
500 W between 925 S and 1000 S
850 S between 500 W and 600 W
Additionally, US Highway 421 & 300 N and 300 E south of SR 14 have been deemed hazardous due to high water.
