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Flood Warning
ActiveAdams, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Marys River near Decatur.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Piqua Road begins to flood at Decatur. Evacuations begin on Ogg Street. Ohio State Route 49 near Willshire becomes flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:55 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:55 PM EDT Tuesday was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 12.3 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 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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