Flood — Porter, Indiana

2025-12-28 · near Porter, Porter, Indiana

Event narrative

Lane flooding was reported on Interstate 94 one mile east of Chesterton. A photo showed lanes flooded near the Route 49 interchange.

Wider weather episode

Periods of heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms produced flooding across parts of far northwest Indiana on December 28th. Storm total rainfall amounts included 3.98 inches three miles east of Portage; 3.51 inches in St. John; 3.33 inches one mile east of Schererville; 2.95 inches one mile south of Merrillville; 2.74 inches in Porter and 2.35 inches two miles north northwest of Portage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304785. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.