Even as rivers recede, Marshall County still dealing with flooding

PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- It's been hard to escape heavy rain in Marshall County, with nearly half a foot of rain falling in the past week... leading to flooding along the Yellow and Tippecanoe River.  

At Centennial and Magnetic Parks in Plymouth, some park trails descend into the deluge. 

Benches, bridges, and even gazebos are a part of the Yellow River, and the only way to get to the local dog park is by doggie paddle. 

Jack Garner is the emergency manager in Marhsall County. 

"It all came in one or two happenings," Garner explained, "and really caused some damage for us."

Garner said there's been extensive flooding in spots right along the Yellow River, which created some challenges for a couple of nearby businesses, like the Boys and Girls Club.

"There's been a couple instances where it's come up and had to close down some streets," Garner added.

The Yellow River crested Monday just below the level where it would start to affect many properties in Plymouth, according to Garner. 

He said he's grateful for the short sunny stretch allowing the river to reduce just in time. 

 "We're looking at maybe some more rain this weekend, the amounts of which we don't know," Garner said. "But thankfully, it gives us enough time to have a break between this and whatever may come in the future."

On the other side of the county, Potawatomi Wildlife Park is dealing with similar flooding along the Tippecanoe River. While the park remains open, certain areas are still off limits, like the trail down the hill for Eagle's Nest. 

Despite the difficulties, park officials like Lacy Pfeiffer are trying to stay positive. 

“Do you think it would wash the sticks off of the trail for me, so I don't have to pick them up,” Pfeiffer joked in a Monday morning update. 

If you need sandbags in Marshall County to deal with flooding, you can find them at a few locations. 

If you live or own a business in Plymouth, you should go to the Plymouth Street Department for sandbags. If you live anywhere else in Marshall County, you can go to the County Highway Department on King Road in Plymouth. 

At both locations, you are asked to bring your own shovels.