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Flood Warning
ActiveAllen, IN
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
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Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues 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 Adams, Allen IN and Van Wert Counties.
For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding occurs on the lowest unprotected city streets, park drives and county roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 9.5 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.
Data from the National Weather Service
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