Flooding in Northwest Indiana prompts delays for some schools Tuesday morning
On Monday night, flash flood warnings were in place for parts of Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.
School officials said students will start class at 10 a.m. and doors will open at 9:45 a.m. The morning pre-K session will be canceled for the day.
"We want to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff as conditions improve," Superintendent Dave Verta said.
Verta said some areas are still experiencing hazardous conditions.
The Hammond Sanitary District reported dozens of calls of flooded basements, with Hammond and surrounding communities having seen more than 6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.
Calumet Avenue near 129th Street was nearly impossible for cars to navigate through. Warning signs and road closures were in place.
The Gary Fire Department said it was also receiving reports of people driving through flooded streets and getting stuck, but nothing life-threatening was reported.
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