The Winamac Town Park was closed by city officials over the weekend due to rising river levels, after heavy rainfall and melted snow caused it to be partially underwater. 

For the town of Winamac and the park that sits centered around the Tippecanoe River, Winamac Town Manager Brad Zellers said the park flooding isn't uncommon for the area. Due to safety concerns, the park will remain closed until further notice and will reopen when the water recedes.

The flooding at the town park is often unpredictable. Zellers said the record flood was 15.7' in 2009, with 2018 coming in a close second. 

Zellers said unfortunately there are several homes along the river that are also affected right now by the current flooding. Residents are encouraged to call Pulaski County EMA for free sandbags or the Winamac Town Office for further resources and help.

Zellers said anyone interested in monitoring the river level updates can do so online at the national weather service website.