Northwest Indiana has experienced one of its wettest stretches in recent memory—but why hasn't the flooding been even worse? In this episode of the Little Calumet River Basin Podcast, Executive Director Dan Repay and Vice Chairman Tom Wichlinski break down how the region's flood control system is performing under record rainfall and what residents should know as water levels remain high.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• 🌧️ Why July's record-breaking rainfall has put the entire watershed to the test
• 💧 How the nearly full Thornton Quarry affects water levels and flood risks across Northwest Indiana and South Cook County
• 🚧 Current flood mitigation projects, including the Kennedy Avenue Bridge improvements and Harts Ditch stabilization
• 🌊 Why the Little Calumet River system has successfully kept water flowing between the banks despite historic precipitation
• 🚨 Safety updates on river conditions, beach water quality, combined sewer overflows, and what to avoid after heavy rain
• 🤝 How the Little Calumet River Basin Commission partners with local communities, INDOT, and regional agencies to protect homes, roads, and infrastructure during major storm events

Whether you live along the Little Calumet River, commute through Northwest Indiana, or simply want to understand how the region manages severe weather, this episode provides an inside look at the infrastructure, planning, and teamwork that help keep communities safe when the rain won't stop.