Month: February 2018

The DNR issued a motorboat restriction. Boat usage is non-motorized until further notice.

If there are sewer status issues, they will be listed on the Lake Status page.

NOBLE COUNTY EMA: The Rome City Conservancy District has lifted the Sylvan Lake Level 3 Watch Event. Lake level is below 10.5'

WATER INSIDE YOUR HOUSE? The state of Indiana is sending a team to Noble County on Wednesday, 2/28 to access flood damage across the county. They are trying to come up with enough damage state-wide to try and quailify for a presidential declaration. If you have water inside your home or know anyone who does, please text or call Diann Scott at 260-273-9441. We will use Tuesday to set up locations for the team to visit on Wednesday. Remember, this is for any water inside your home (not crawlspace or detached buildings).

As of 2:00 PM Wed. Feb. 21 Sewers are 100% operational.

NOBLE COUNTY EMA: The Rome City Conservancy District is monitoring the Sylvan Lake water level and has issued a Level 3 Watch Event. This is a watch status. So what does this mean to us?  Sylvan Lake dam procedures require a Level 3 watch be implemented when the water level reaches 10’6” — this means closely monitoring of the structure. Per Mick Newton, Noble County EMA Director “at 10.5’, the water is on the second weir and procedures require close monitoring of the structure.  No further action would be needed unless the level exceeds 11 feet.” Per David Abbott, Noble County Commissioner and President of Rome City Conservancy District, “An Event Level 3 is really nothing more than a watch alert. This is meant to alert all authorities including emergency…

Please refer to Lake Status Page. Thanks!

Filled sandbags will be available after 1:30 pm today (Tuesday, 2/20) at the Rome City Street Department. If you need them this morning, you can get them in Albion at the Highway Department. Remember, for sandbags to be effective you should weave plastic sheeting between each layer. Plastic sheeting is not provided with the sandbags. Rain Gauge info and screen captures on West Lakes Association FB page.

Weather Updated: Feb 19 5:49PM Issued by the National Weather Service For Noble County, Indiana RIVER FLOOD WARNING FROM 4PM EST TUE UNTIL 7AM EST SUN THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE * FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY MORNING. * AT 5 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET AND RISING. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CREST NEAR 6.7 FEET AROUND 1 AM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 1 AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25. * AT 6.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO FLOOD HOUSES ON WALDRON LAKE DRIVE. Also, info from Diann Scott: We are expecting water…

There was a Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Ober & Sen. Glick Sat. Feb. 17 at the Kendallville Library. There is an article in the Kendallville News Sun Feb 18. West Lakes flooding was discussed. Dan Lash, from Eagle Island, was present at the meeting. Dan reported that Ober introduced a bill that is now in front of the State Senate regarding the flooding. There is flood control planning and language in the Maumee River Basin Commission. The bill takes that language and adds it to the St. Joe River Basin Commission which now is mainly concerned with water quality. Dan further reported that drainage in the county was a major discussion during the Town Hall. It has affected not just our lakes, but also farmers. Sen. Glick reiterated that…