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Flood Warning
ActiveAdams, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH
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 near Decatur.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Flooding expands into more farm land in the Decatur area. Flood waters approach Piqua Road...Ohio State Route 49 and Indiana 101 just north of Pleasant Mills. Flood water begins to cross Ohio highway 49 north of Willshire, Ohio.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:55 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 8.7 feet Tuesday morning. - 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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