Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...

Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County.

Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Van Wert, Allen IN and Adams Counties.

For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Saint Marys River near Decatur.

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Many east side city streets and county roads are flooded. Evacuation of east side residents near Bellmont High School becomes necessary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:35 AM EDT Monday the stage was 23.5 feet and steady. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 23.5 feet today and then begin slowly falling. It will eventually fall below flood stage by Friday. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood