June 18, 2015 - The St. Marys River continues to rise and is not expected to crest until 8 p.m. tomorrow at 19.9 feet. City staff will work through the night to continue flood fighting efforts.

This evening, volunteers are continuing to sandbag in the Belle Vista neighborhood and the 2600 block of Freeman Street. Tomorrow, beginning at 9 a.m., we are asking for volunteers to fill sandbags at the City of Fort Wayne Street Department, 1701 S. Lafayette St.

Today, more than 300 volunteers helped by sandbagging at five locations and filling bags at the Street Department. Staff members are evaluating the need for sandbagging in neighborhoods and will announce that information tomorrow.

Sand remains available to residents wanting to protect their property. The sand and empty bags are available at Portage Middle School, 3521 Taylor Street, and at the Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road. Residents will need a shovel to fill the bags.

Recent street closures include:
Intersection of Covington Road and Fillmore Street
Intersection of Taylor Street and Fillmore Street

Earlier announced closures include:
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