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.
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Warming temperatures and expected rainfall, combined with snowmelt could lead to flooding issues from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.
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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 readingThe 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.
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Starke County recently received a portion of reimbursement funds from last year’s flooding event.
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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.
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.
Pulaski County is looking to get some federal help to repair flood damage. Representatives from FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security met with various local officials last week, according to Pulaski County EMA Director Sheri Gaillard. “We really don’t have any information. They couldn’t tell us if we met the threshold or not,” she told the county commissioners Monday. “They just went over our dollar amounts and praised us for our documentation. Everything was good there. The next step is to turn it over to the governor to see if the State of Indiana meets the threshold. If we’ve met the threshold, they will then give all that information to FEMA.”
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler met with FEMA representatives last week to discuss flood damage to the county’s roads, bridges and culverts.
Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners Monday night that there are three categories that the county qualifies for when it comes to reimbursement funding.
All of the roads closed due to flooding in the City of Knox are now open. Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Board of Works members Wednesday morning that rerouting the truck traffic helped keep trucks out of danger and be on more solid roads.
The city had 60 tons of sand available for sand bags and the county brought in another 50 tons of sand to fill sand bags. Borg said about 10 tons of sand remain for city use. Any sand bags that are no longer needed may soon be collected and the sand re-deposited at the city street department.
The Starke County Commissioners have declared a local disaster emergency. It says that Starke County “has been impacted and is immediately threatened by widespread flooding along rivers and streams, in low elevation areas and elsewhere throughout the county.” As part of the declaration, citizens are urged to comply with emergency measures, cooperate with public officials in executing emergency operations plans, and obey the directions of officers.
Those who’ve experienced property damage due to recent flooding can report it to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Department officials say homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations can all report uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding since February 15. That could include structural damage to homes, as well as the loss of personal property.
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. Continue reading
Flooding has shut down a portion of Pulaski County Road 200 North. It’s closed between U.S. 421 and 1550 West, according to the county highway department.
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler and his crew have been patrolling areas in the county and identified areas of high water. One state road is even closed to due to snow melt and heavy rain.
With spring comes the chance of heavy rainfall and flooding, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency says now’s the time to make sure you’re ready. Continue reading
If April showers bring May flowers, they are also capable of bringing floods to the local area.
Continue readingThe Indiana Department of Homeland Security is urging residents this week to plan ahead for potential floods, in recognition of Flood Safety Awareness Week.
Continue readingIssues related to the Starke County Forest may have come to a bit of a standstill in recent weeks.
What was a hotly debated topic regarding potential flooding brought on by beaver activity to property neighboring the Starke County Forest has been left to finding adequate grant funds to attempt a solution.
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Farmers are urged to get their applications in as soon as possible for loans to cover losses caused by flooding that started in May of this year. Continue reading
