LAKE, IN — * WHAT...Localized minor flooding due to yesterday's rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...A few creeks and streams have risen out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may be clogged with debris, increasing the risk of flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 557 AM CST, Several creeks and streams remain elevated due to yesterday's rainfall, including Turkey Creek near Merrillville, although latest observations indicate water levels continue to slowly fall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Merrillville, East Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Cedar Lake, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lake Station, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Whiting, Winfield and New Chicago. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Lake, IN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS