FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): As of 1:30 p.m. Friday, the Allen County Highway Department reports the following roads are closed due to high water:
· Maples Rd. from Hessen Cassel Rd. to Trentman Rd.
· Amber Rd. from Branning Rd. to Redding Rd.
· Prize St. at S. River Rd.
· Georgian Dr. off of Old 24
· Parrot Rd. from Hartzell Rd. to Madge Ave.
· Bostic Rd. from S. Anthony Ext. to US 27
· Marion Ctr. Rd. from US 27 to Winchester Rd.
· S. Co. Line Rd. from US 27 to Winchester Rd.
The following highways have not been closed but have High Water Warning signs:
· Homestead Rd. from Lwr. Huntington Rd. to US 24
· Ellison Rd. from Branstrator Rd. to Liberty Mills Rd.
· Branstrator Rd. from Lwr. Huntington Rd. to Yohne Rd.
· Irving Road from Thimlar to Brush College
· Grissamer Rad from Felger to US 33
The Highway Department reminds motorists that if they encounter a flooded roadway, be sure to “Turn Around, Don't Drown.” According to the National Weather Service, most flash flooding deaths are vehicle related. Six inches of standing water is enough to cause passenger cars to stall and a foot of water will float many vehicles. Motorists should never drive through flooded roadways, especially if the water is moving rapidly, and never drive around the barriers warning you that the road is flooded. Also, motorists should refrain from removing any Road Closed or High Water signs that have been placed at affected areas by the Highway Department.
The City of Fort Wayne has CLOSED the following roads:
• Tillman Road – From Lower Huntington to Calhoun Street
• Fairfield Avenue – From Southfair Court to Lower Huntington
• North River Road – From Maysville Road to Landin Road
• Hanauer Road – From Cook Road to Wallen Road
• Winchester Road – From Shamrock to Airport Expressway
• Berry Street – From Theime Dr to College Street
• Geneva – From Henrietta St to Elyetta St
• Smith Road – Covington Road to Engle Rd
• Freeman Street – Portage Blvd to Covington Rd
• Taylor Street – Freeman Street to Brooklyn Avenue
• Belle Vista Neighborhood streets
The following Intersections are CLOSED:
• The intersection of Covington Road and Fillmore Street
• The intersection of Taylor Street and Fillmore Street
Staff members are evaluating the need for sandbagging in neighborhoods throughout the city. The Wayne High School Football Team will be helping sandbag Friday morning.
Sand remains available to residents wanting to protect their property. The sand and empty bags are available at Portage Middle School, located on 3521 Taylor Street, and at the Southwest Conservation Club, located on 5703 Bluffton Road. Residents will need a shovel to fill the bags.
