heavy rains Archives - News Now Warsaw https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/tag/heavy-rains/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 NWS reports several tornadoes in Northern Indiana and Illinois https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/nws-reports-several-tornadoes-in-northern-indiana-and-illinois/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:38:38 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=132406 By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The National Weather Service reports several tornadoes caused damage across parts of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Some of these tornadoes were strong, with notable damage reported in and near  Merrillville and Hebron.

Storm trackers in Illinois posted this video overnight.

There were also reports of tornadoes in or around Kosciusko County, but it was unclear if those touched down or caused damage.

Parts of northern Indiana sustained flooding, damaged roofs,and other damage, according to WNDU.

Storms north and northwest of Kosciusko County resulted in significant power outages overnight, and Kosciusko County was not immune. 

As of earlier this morning, NIPSCO reported that 2,500 customers in Syracuse and 1,900 in North Webster were without power.

Further west, South Shore Lines suspended service beyond East Chicago, citing damage to the tracks, wires, and poles.

Service in that area remained down early this morning, complicating rush-hour plans.

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News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The National Weather Service reports several tornadoes caused damage across parts of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Some of these tornadoes were strong, with notable damage reported in and near  Merrillville and Hebron.

Storm trackers in Illinois posted this video overnight.

There were also reports of tornadoes in or around Kosciusko County, but it was unclear if those touched down or caused damage.

Parts of northern Indiana sustained flooding, damaged roofs,and other damage, according to WNDU.

Storms north and northwest of Kosciusko County resulted in significant power outages overnight, and Kosciusko County was not immune. 

As of earlier this morning, NIPSCO reported that 2,500 customers in Syracuse and 1,900 in North Webster were without power.

Further west, South Shore Lines suspended service beyond East Chicago, citing damage to the tracks, wires, and poles.

Service in that area remained down early this morning, complicating rush-hour plans.

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nws.jpg Sandbags available to Warsaw residents in flood-prone areas https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/sandbags-available-to-warsaw-residents-in-flood-prone-areas/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:02:45 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=75771
News Release

WARSAW -- Warsaw Street Department is making sandbags available to city residents living in flood-prone areas.

With heavy rain in the forecast, surface water levels are expected to rise over the next few days, the city said in a prepared statement.

In anticipation of that, those in flood-prone areas are advised to take appropriate action. 

The Warsaw Street Department at 794 West Center St., has sandbags on pallets available to City residents in front of the shop under the awning that can be picked up. 

Over the weekend, city residents that need larger amounts can contact Central Dispatch at (574) 267-5667, Option #3, and provide them with your name, telephone number, and address.

Once the city has received multiple requests, you will be contacted, and employees will be called in for deliveries.

Telephones will be manned at the Street Department Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 Outside of these hours, please contact Central Dispatch at (574) 267-5667, Option #3.  

Please be advised not to drive through flooded areas and to seek alternate shelter if flood waters threaten your structure.

Upward of two inches of rain is possible in parts of northern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service.

 

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News Release

WARSAW — Warsaw Street Department is making sandbags available to city residents living in flood-prone areas.

With heavy rain in the forecast, surface water levels are expected to rise over the next few days, the city said in a prepared statement.

In anticipation of that, those in flood-prone areas are advised to take appropriate action. 

The Warsaw Street Department at 794 West Center St., has sandbags on pallets available to City residents in front of the shop under the awning that can be picked up. 

Over the weekend, city residents that need larger amounts can contact Central Dispatch at (574) 267-5667, Option #3, and provide them with your name, telephone number, and address.

Once the city has received multiple requests, you will be contacted, and employees will be called in for deliveries.

Telephones will be manned at the Street Department Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 Outside of these hours, please contact Central Dispatch at (574) 267-5667, Option #3.  

Please be advised not to drive through flooded areas and to seek alternate shelter if flood waters threaten your structure.

Upward of two inches of rain is possible in parts of northern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service.

 

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