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Flood Warning
ActiveAllen, IN
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties.
Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County.
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen IN, Adams and Van Wert Counties.
For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Minor 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 this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding occurs in parks and low farmland throughout southern Allen County. The City of Fort Wayne starts 24 hour flood fighting procedures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 7.1 feet Tuesday morning. - 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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