Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...

Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County.

Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties.

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

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

For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Saint Marys River near Decatur.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 2:05 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:05 PM EDT Thursday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.4 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood