The Indiana Department of Transportation say several roads are closed because of severe flooding.

The following roads are closed in Starke County:

• State Road 23 - between State Road 10 and U.S. 30
• State Road 218 - between State Road 29 and U.S. 35
• State Road 17 - between State Road 14 and State Road 16
• State Road 23 - between U.S. 30 and State Road 10

There are several nearby counties in northern Indiana with closed roads. Those include:

Lake/Newton County:

• U.S. 41, northbound driving lane - between State Road 2 and State Road 10
• State Road 55 – between State Road 2 and State Road 10

Jasper County:

• U.S. 231 - between State Road 114 and State Road 14

INDOT has the following tips when encountering flooded roads.

• Be alert for barricades and high water signs
  
• Never drive beyond a ‘Road Closed' sign
• Do not drive through standing water

Drivers in Northwest Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts at any time via the District's social media channels: www.Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest or Twitter @INDOTNorthwest. Or visit http://www.trafficwise.in.gov for INDOT's TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.