Floodwaters on several lakes are high enough that officials are banning motorized watercraft from above idle speed.

Residents of Forest Park Mobile Home Community in Warsaw are expressing concerns over continued flooding issues.

From left, County Auditor Michelle Puckett and Commissioner Vice-President Bob Conley. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Suzie Light, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation; and Stephanie Overbey, associate director at the Foundation, attended the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, to provide an update related to the Giving Indiana Funds …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Thursday, May 3, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation hosted a free community outreach seminar about flooding.  Attendees were encouraged to bring a copy of their elevation certificate as well as a copy of their current flood insurance declaration page.  Tyler Ardron, vice-president of Risk Reduction Plus, NJ, led the event with assistance from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This Thursday, May 3, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation is hosting a free community outreach seminar about flooding. Attendees will learn ways to reduce your premiums, speak one-on-one with a certified floodplain manager and ask questions and get answers right away. If your home was impacted by the flooding that occurred throughout Kosciusko …read more.

GOSHEN – Goshen High School has moved around some of its early spring sports schedule.

KOSCIUSKO — Due to recent damage assessment, Kosciusko County has been added to the list of counties issued an emergency declaration by Governor Eric J. Holcomb. An emergency declaration, means the county board of commissioners has determined that conditions are such that emergency services may not be provided to the public in a timely fashion, and …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — While the flooding in Kosciusko County isn’t as severe as areas to the north, it is still causing major access issues. Many roads remain closed due to high water and the issues are expected to linger for several days. The Forest Park Mobile Home Community in Warsaw is one of the many …read more.

INDIANA — Hoosier homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations that sustained uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding starting on or after Feb. 15, can report damage online here.  A link to the form is also available on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website at dhs.in.gov. In the middle of the page under …read more.

GOSHEN — The city of Goshen has declared a State of Emergency due to widespread flooding. The Elkhart River is at about 11.92 feet as of 9 a.m., surpassing the previous record of 11.9 feet, according to city officials. Residents are advised to limit all travel. Travel is limited to emergency personnel, first responders and …read more.

WARSAW — Because of recent record rains and snow melt, surface water levels are expected to rise over the next 48 hours to near record crests. In anticipation of that, those in flood prone areas are advised to take appropriate action.  The Warsaw Street Department has a good supply of sandbags on pallets that can …read more.

WARSAW — With rain falling for the third day straight, the flood warning has been extended and many local roads are closed due to high water. The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has extended the flood warning to last until 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Both the Tippecanoe and Eel rivers are rising and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — As the rain continues to fall, the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared flood warnings for many local rivers. Both the Tippecanoe and Eel rivers are rising and causing flooding in the northern part of the county. Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow …read more.

[weaver_youtube Z6ByukbpYxs rel=0] WARSAW — Kosciusko County received unexpected amounts of rain today, July 7, as torrential downpours started around 10 a.m. and lasted for six hours. The rain accumulated to anywhere from two to six inches, depending on the location within the county, and low lying areas are currently experiencing flooding. One such area is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — If residents or business owners are in need of sandbags due to the heavy rains today, sand and bags are available at the Kosciusko County Highway building located at 2936 E Old Road 30, Warsaw.   Bring your own shovel and manpower. There is no charge.

NOBLE COUNTY— An emergency meeting was called in Noble County by the directors of the West Lakes Community Homeowners Association

MUNCIE — Muncie is the latest central Indiana city to have to clean up from severe weather.

CINCINNATI — Streets practically turned into rivers across several parts of the Tri-State when flash floods hit Sunday, Aug. 28.

SOUTH BEND — It’s not just city and county employees helping the flood cleanup process in Michiana. An unlikely group has joined the cause — inmates from Westville Correctional Facility.

SOUTH BEND — The Potawatomi Zoo staff is working hard to clean up flood damage there right now.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a flash flood watch beginning at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, through Tuesday morning, Aug. 16. The watch has been issued for portions of northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan, including Kosciusko County, ELkhart County, Fulton County, Whitley County, Marshall County, Cass County, LaPorte …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Flooding has been an issue in areas around Silver Lake and, as of its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, the town council is one step closer to being able to apply for a grant to fix it. A representative from Project Resources was present to explain the grant process. In all, construction …read more.

BY MAYOR JOE THALLEMER WARSAW — The City of Warsaw experienced a record rainfall on Monday that is seen only once every 500 years that resulted in widespread flash flooding. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration data indicates that Warsaw experienced 3.74 inches of rain (measured at the Warsaw Airport) in a 60-minute period Monday afternoon. The …read more.

Dear Editor, The City of Warsaw experienced a record rainfall on Monday that is seen only once every 500 years that resulted in widespread flash flooding. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration data indicates that Warsaw experienced 3.74 inches of rain (measured at the Warsaw Airport) in a 60-minute period Monday afternoon. NOAA estimates that amount of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Highway Department has announced the following roads will be closed due to flooding: CR 625W between Summy Road and CR 800N Summy Road between CR 500W and CR 600W Waco Drive between CR 650E and Ideal Beach Drive CR 500N between CR 200W and Cr 300W CR 250E between CR 1100N …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association WARSAW — Some of us have had the great privilege of visiting Paris, France and the world famous Louvre museum that is located on the right bank of the Seine River. The history of this building and its’ contents is fascinating but current events have caused headlines too. The Seine River …read more.

CONROE, TEXAS — Conroe Police Sgt. Kevin Johnson told CNN on Friday, April 22, the female tiger was evacuated from a nearby Harris County rescue farm because of intense flooding this week.

WARSAW — Flooding at Central Park may be on its way out due to the efforts of the city’s utilities department and the clearing of a 36-inch storm sewer line heavily blocked with tree roots. Rainfall would frequently flood areas of Central Park eliminating use for parking and recreation. Despite what should have been adequate …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has issued freezing rain and wind advisories and a hazardous weather outlook, all in effect throughout today, Monday, Dec. 28. The freezing rain advisory lasts until 4 p.m. and includes light ice accumulations up to 1/10 of an inch. The freezing rain is expected to change to rain later …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a flash flood watch for Northern Indiana through Monday afternoon. Additionally information on a hazardous weather outlook has been posted. While rain will taper off today, run-off from heavy rain on Saturday may still result in some flooding. Flash flooding of low lying or …read more.

INDIANA REGION — In an unusually busy year, the American Red Cross helped hundreds of thousands of people impacted by disasters in 2015, both here at home and around the globe. Red Cross disaster workers responded to 176 large U.S. disasters — more than each of the past three years. The cost of just the …read more.

INDIANA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Indiana’s request for federal assistance for government and certain non-profit organizations in 19 counties for severe storms and flooding June 7 to July 29.  Governor Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal.  “Our local governments particularly need assistance, so …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Whitley and Fulton counties are among eight counties the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved, Wednesday, Sept. 2, a secretarial disaster declaration. The request was made by Gov. Mike Pence, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, and Indiana Farm Service Agency Executive Director Julia A. Wickard in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack in August.

FLORIDA –The disorganized tropical storm Erika has left at least 12 dead in the Caribbean, with others still missing, and is now aiming for the coast of Florida. Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the storm, which is expected to remain a tropical storm when its forecasted to hit …read more.

In a letter sent earlier this week to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, Governor Mike Pence requested a secretarial disaster declaration for 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties due to crop damage and losses caused by flooding and excessive rain since May 1 of this year. Kosciusko County was amongst the 53 counties requested …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6T3bdL9EMGM rel=0]   WARSAW — Fairgoers sought shelter earlier this evening as storms rumbled through the county. County highway crews have been called out to remove trees on several roads. A number of roads have been closed due to high water. High water signs have been placed in other locations warning drivers to  use caution. The …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation continues to report accounts of rising water in the North Webster area.

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a flash flood warning for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The warning is in effect until 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14. At 10:26 p.m. doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated multiple thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for areas of northern Indiana, including Kosciusko and surrounding counties. In addition, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect throughout the area. According to the NWS, the flood watch is currently in effect from this evening to Thursday morning. The NWS notes there is a potential …read more.

Heavy rains and flooding have destroyed as much as five percent of Indiana’s corn and soybean crops, potentially causing approximately $300 million in damage this month according to experts. “We went from a well above-normal crop to a very discouraging, below-normal crop,” stated Chris Hurt, Purdue Extension economist. “This was a very devastating period.” Losses …read more.

[vimeo 131327739 w=500 h=281] 2015 Fort Wayne Flood from KeenAP on Vimeo. All of the rain recently has caused quite a few problems across the state of Indiana, including several areas experiencing severe flooding. There are three rivers that come together in downtown Fort Wayne, the Maumee River, the St. Joseph River and the St. …read more.

According to the National Weather Service, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect until early next week. According to the NWS, there will be periodic chances for thunderstorms from Saturday through Thursday. The best chance of thunderstorms appears to be from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Chances peak again from late Sunday night into Monday. …read more.

A man in Randolph County Indiana had to call for help when he was stranded in his car on a flooded roadway near SR 1 and SR 28 at approximately 4:45 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Indiana State Police Trooper Mike Bradbury, who had just gone off duty but was nearby, responded to the call. He …read more.