- Type
- City
- County
- Porter County
- Population
- 34,627 (2023 est.)
- State page
- Indiana
Recorded weather events near Valparaiso
NOAA's National Weather Service logs storm events by location. Its Storm Events database lists 21 events within 3 miles of Valparaiso since 2015: 16 thunderstorm wind, 4 flood and 1 flash flood.
| Event | Date | Recorded impact |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 7, 2015 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Aug 15, 2016 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Jun 20, 2019 | No damage figure listed |
| Flood | Apr 7, 2020 | No damage figure listed |
Equipment fit: storms that cut power or close a kitchen are when a mobile kitchen, dishwashing trailer or refrigerated trailer keeps food service running. This is context, not a record of our work.
Porter County disaster declarations
Valparaiso is in Porter County. FEMA designated Porter County for assistance in these major disasters since 2015. This is county-level context.
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4933), declared August 25, 2026. FEMA record
- Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4363), declared May 4, 2018. FEMA record
Hospitals and care facilities in Valparaiso
Hospitals and nursing homes run kitchens every day. When one goes offline, a mobile kitchen trailer can carry meal service while repairs are made. These are the facilities the federal CMS directories list in Valparaiso.
Hospitals
- Northwest Health - Porter: acute care hospital, with emergency services.
- Porter-Starke Services Inc: psychiatric hospital.
Nursing homes (512 certified beds in total)
- Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center: 85 certified beds
- Life Care Center of the Willows: 92 certified beds
- Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation: 164 certified beds
- Life Care Center of Valparaiso: 110 certified beds
- Avalon Springs Health Campus: 61 certified beds
Listing a facility here is not a claim that it is our customer. Source: CMS Hospital General Information and CMS Nursing Home Provider Information.
Colleges and universities in Valparaiso
Campus dining halls close for renovations and storms like any other kitchen. These degree-granting institutions are listed for Valparaiso in the federal college directory.
- College of Court Reporting Inc: private for-profit.
- Valparaiso University: private nonprofit.
Trailers for Valparaiso
Most requests start with a mobile kitchen. Add a dishwashing trailer and a refrigerated trailer so cooking, cleaning and cold storage run from one site.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailers: 24 ft to 40 ft, from $1,250–$2,400 per day.
- Commercial Dishwashing Trailers: 22 ft to 38 ft, from $750–$1,200 per day.
- Refrigerated Trailers: 12 ft to 40 ft, from $350–$650 per day.
| Rental | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | $1,250–$2,400 | $4,500–$8,500 | $12,500–$22,000 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | $750–$1,200 | $2,800–$4,200 | $7,500–$11,500 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | $350–$650 | $1,400–$2,200 | $3,800–$5,900 |
Each range covers every unit in its category. Delivery to Valparaiso is quoted per job. Delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote. Rates come from our equipment directory.
Towns near Valparaiso
The 8 closest Indiana municipalities to Valparaiso, by straight-line distance between Census coordinates. Driving distance is longer. Towns with a detail page are linked.
| Town | Type | Population | From Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton | town | 14,657 | 8.3 mi N |
| Westville | town | 5,268 | 8.6 mi NE |
| Wanatah | town | 988 | 9.0 mi E |
| Portage | city | 38,513 | 10 mi NW |
| Porter | town | 5,204 | 10 mi N |
| Burns Harbor | town | 2,142 | 10 mi N |
| Kouts | town | 2,054 | 11 mi S |
| Hobart | city | 29,408 | 12 mi W |
All Indiana municipalities and the Porter County disaster record above.
Valparaiso rental questions
Where do the facts on this Valparaiso page come from?
Each fact comes from a public federal dataset listed under Sources at the bottom of the page. We only publish a page for a municipality when a dataset names it. We do not claim any Valparaiso institution is our customer.
How much does a rental in Valparaiso cost?
Mobile kitchens run $1,250–$2,400 per day, dishwashing trailers $750–$1,200 and refrigerated trailers $350–$650. These are listed ranges for each category. Your quote sets the price for your unit, dates and site.
Can you deliver to Valparaiso?
We have not published verified dispatch locations yet, so delivery is quoted per job. Send your address and dates and we confirm availability.
Trailer specifications
| Unit | Length | Key equipment | Power | Daily range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailers | ||||
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 24 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Single Stack Convection Oven, Deep Fryer w/ 2 Baskets | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 26 ft Bulk Mobile Kitchen | 26 ft | Expanded bulk prep space, 36" Griddle/Oven Comb., Convection Ovens | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 28 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 38 ft | Multi-station line cooking, Double-stack convection ovens, Multiple fryers | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen Trailer | 40 ft | 36" Griddle/Oven, Convection Oven, Deep Fryer | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Combination Mobile Kitchen | 40 ft | Combined hot line cooking + dishwashing/prep space, Reach-in cooling, Stainless prep stations | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| 40 ft Bulk Combination Kitchen | 40 ft | Included prep trailer, 3-Comp Sink, Hand Sink | 200A–400A, 208V–240V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase power, or a 100 kW generator | $1,250–$2,400 |
| Commercial Dishwashing Trailers | ||||
| 22 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 22 ft | Push-Through Low-Temp Dishwasher (220V Single Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Compartment Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 24 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 24 ft | Low-Temp or High-Temp dishmachine options, Integrated clean & dirty tables, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 26 ft Dishwashing Trailer | 26 ft | High-capacity pass-through dishmachine, Soil sorting table, 3-comp sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| 38 ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer | 38 ft | High-Temp Conveyor Dish Machine (220V Single/3-Phase), Soil Tray, 3-Comp Sink | 220V–480V, Single-Phase or 3-Phase, 100A–200A | $750–$1,200 |
| Refrigerated Trailers | ||||
| 12 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 12 ft | Low-temp / high-temp adjustable refrigeration unit, Digital thermostat, Interior LED lighting | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 20 ft Refrigeration Trailer | 20 ft | High-capacity electric refrigeration system, Heavy-duty insulated walls, Interior strip curtains | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | 40 ft | Ground-level access reefer container, Multi-temp controller, T-grid aluminum flooring | 115V / 20A (12 ft units) or 208V/230V/460V 3-Phase (20 ft and 40 ft units) | $350–$650 |
Specs and rate ranges come from our equipment directory. Each range covers every unit in its category and is not an exact price. Availability by location, delivery, collection, setup and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
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Sources for this page
- OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2
- CMS Hospital General Information
- CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Directory 2022 (Urban Institute Education Data Portal)
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 place-by-county relationship file
Data pulled November 4, 2026. Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimates.