June 22, 2015 - Foster Park will remain closed while Parks & Recreation work crews remove the debris left by flood waters. With more rain in the forecast and several sections still under water, there is no way to predict when the park will be open for play again. The Department asks the community for

June 22, 2015 - A number of roads remain closed due to high water.

Berry at Thieme and College
Smith from Covington to Engle
Freeman from Portage to Covington
Taylor from Freeman to Brooklyn

June 21, 2015 - Conditions on the St. Marys River continue to improve. 

Pumping operations continue in several neighborhoods. 

Several road closures remain in effect.

Tillman from Lower Huntington to Calhoun

North River from Maysville to Landin

Winchester from Shamrock to Airport Expressway 

Berry

June 20, 2015 - The water level on the St. Marys River in Fort Wayne is down more than six inches from where it crested at 19.83 feet yesterday afternoon.

Streets that remain closed include:
Tillman Road – From Lower Huntington to Calhoun Street
Fairfield Avenue – From Southfair Court to Lower

June 20, 2015 - The St. Marys River crested yesterday afternoon at 19.83’. As of 6 a.m., flood waters are down more than an inch. Flood waters on the Fairfield Ditch receded more than 2” since yesterday afternoon.

Roads closed this week because of high water remain closed.

June 19, 2015  - Conditions are holding steady on the Fairfield Ditch and the St. Marys River. The sandbagging efforts in the Freeman Street and Belle Vista areas were completed last night. 

We do not need volunteers for sandbagging at this time. 

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

June 18, 2015 - Please be advised that the following roads are closed to traffic for safety reasons due to high water. 

Tillman Road – From Lower Huntington Road to Calhoun Street
Fairfield Avenue – From Southfair Court to Lower Huntington Road
North River Road – From Maysville Road to Landin Road

June 18, 2015 -  Volunteers are needed in the following locations: 

*The Belle Vista Neighborhood at the intersection of Cle Elum and Rosalia - sandbagging

*Near the intersection of Southfair Court and Fairfield Avenue - sandbagging

*City of Fort Wayne Street Department, 1701 S. Lafayette St. – to

June 18, 2015 - The Operation Fight for a Fitter Fort (OPF4) program is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne on a 30 Day Challenge event to improve health and wellness.

The goal of the challenge is for children and Boys and Girls Clubs staff members to drink the ideal amount of

June 18, 2015 - We need volunteers to help with sandbagging to raise the height of the levee in the Waynedale neighborhood of Bradbury/Prairie Grove/Broadripple. The Fairfield Ditch is creeping over the levee.

Work will begin about 7 a.m. and should be complete by noon. Volunteers should have

June 17, 2015 - Rain remains in the forecast and the St. Marys River continues to rise.  

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

June 17, 2015 - Mayor Tom Henry is seeking applicants for his Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for the 2015-16 school year.

The Council’s vision is to be a service learning group comprised of youth members. The members provide a voice for the youth of Fort Wayne to local government by engaging

June 17, 2015 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Visit Fort Wayne officials today announced four sports tournaments will receive Sports Development Business Grants.

The City of Fort Wayne is providing $20,000 in Sports Development Grant Fund dollars to help Visit Fort Wayne book these tournaments

June 17, 2015 - The St. Marys River continues a slow rise and with rain in the forecast, City crews will continue monitoring and working in neighborhoods with high water. 

*Sand remains available to residents who need to take it to protect their property. The sand and empty bags are available but

June 16, 2015 - As high river levels continue to impact neighborhoods, City staff members remain active in efforts to combat rising water levels. Much like last night, additional staff from Public Works and City Utilities will be on duty through the night, with some even canceling vacations to assist

June 16, 2015 - The City of Fort Wayne is asking for volunteers to help sandbag and protect homes in the Belle Vista, Bradbury, Prairie Grove and Broad Ripple neighborhoods. The Street Department is delivering sandbags and volunteers are needed to place the bags and protect the residences. Volunteers

June 16, 2015 - The City’s Division of Public Works will place sand and empty bags at two locations for residents to access. Residents must bring their own shovel to fill the bags. The sand should be in place by 11 a.m. 

June 11, 2015 - Improvements to the West Jefferson Boulevard gateway from the west will get underway tomorrow and continue through mid to late September. Lindenwood Avenue just north of West Jefferson Boulevard is currently closed to traffic and will remain closed for approximately three weeks.

June 3, 2015 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank will serve as financial sponsors for the Fourth of July fireworks display in Fort Wayne.

Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank each will contribute $20,000 per year for the next three years.

The