Road near Humboldt closed due to washout

Stormwater runoff washed away a part of Florida Road at the east edge of Humboldt Tuesday. The road will remain closed to traffic until a 40-foot pipe is delivered next week.
A torrent of stormwater runoff washed out a portion of Florida Road just east of Humboldt early Tuesday. Photo by Allen County Sheriff's Department via Facebook
by Richard Luken
Published: November 4, 2026
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Stormwater runoff washed away a part of Florida Road at the east edge of Humboldt Tuesday. The road will remain closed to traffic until a 40-foot pipe is delivered next week.

Allen County crews have closed off a portion of Florida Road at the east of Humboldt after a gusher of stormwater runoff washed away a portion of the road Tuesday morning.

Road and Bridge Director Jeremy Hopkins said the water from nearly 2 inches of rain that fell overnight Monday into Tuesday washed out a slough near 1600 Street.

Hopkins said a replacement pipe has been ordered, to allow sufficient water runoff to pass under the road.

Richard Luken

Richard has been a part of the Register family since 1994. Richard covers general news and, on occasion, sports. A native of Moran, Richard came to the paper while still a student at Allen Community College. With mentors former publisher Emerson Lynn Jr. and former veteran reporter Bob Johnson at the ready, Richard learned how to be a star reporter. Over the span of his 28 years his news beats have included school board meetings for Districts 257 and 258, as well as Allen Community College trustee meetings. He’s also routinely covered city council meetings for Iola, Humboldt, LaHarpe and Moran. He’s covered floods, wrecks, true crime — everything from heart-warming to heart-breaking stories. For his work, Richard has consistently won top awards in statewide competitions year after year. Outside the office, he enjoys sports, reading and keeping up with the kids and grandkids.

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