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We are seeing record flooding in areas of Michiana. ELKHART COUNTY The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department issued the following release:With continued rainfalls overnight and reports of road closures and high water reported throughout the unincorporated areas of Elkhart County, Elkhart County has moved from an advisory to a watch travel status for motorists. A watch travel status means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.Below is a list of road closures and roads that are covered in high water and that have been reported to the Elkhart County dispatch center. Though the list isn’t inclusive of all problem areas, officers are continuing to respond to motorists who are disregarding road closed signs which is resulting in their vehicles becoming disabled. Officers have responded to approximately 50 calls for service to assist motorists. Motorists are urged to obey road closures and to use caution when traveling and to avoid driving through roadways that are covered with water.If residents are in need of sandbags, below is a list of locations for filling sandbags for Elkhart County residents provided at no cost. Those needing to fill sandbags should bring their own shovels and a way to load and transport them to where they are needed.· Elkhart County Highway Garage, 59308 CR 7. Located ½ mile north of CR 26 on the east side.· Boy Scout Camp Parking Lot, located on CR 46 west of SR 15 about ½ mile on the north side.· Elkhart City Street Department, 2421 South 17th St. Elkhart· Goshen City residents ONLY: 475 Steury Ave. Goshen, Goshen Street Department.· Nappanee Street Department, 849 E. Wabash St., Nappanee, IN 46550An additional road closure has been reported by the Elkhart County Highway Department to include CR 17 between CR 40 and CR 142. The roa... (WSBT-TV)