UPDATE: MAY 2, 2019 10 AM

Pedestrian trail, flooded. Trees in background.

The trail that runs parallel to Plymouth Avenue. The trail is still closed this morning

The City continues to monitor the forecast and river gauge for the next 24 hours and more. Here is an update for Thursday morning, May 2, 2019:

– The Elkhart River in Goshen has crested at 9.12 ft., meaning water levels at the river are lowering. That may change if there is additional rain. According to the National Weather Service, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 ft that occurred March 12, 2009.

– Roads and trails that were closed Wednesday afternoon continue to be closed this morning, with the exception of Oakridge Park and the Rock Run Creek trail, where water has receded. Continue checking the City’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages for updates. You can find the most recent information at goshenindiana.org/flood-informationfacebook.com/City of Goshen and twitter.com/Goshen_City

– The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning in Goshen until late Friday night, due to the chance of rain over the next 24 hours

– In light of the flooding in Goshen, Goshen City Coalition for the Homeless is opening short-term emergency shelter from 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM on the evenings of 5/2, 5/3, and 5/4. Like this winter, the shelter will be in the Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network day house at 105 S. 3rd St. Goshen.