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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...
Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.
Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County.
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams, Van Wert and Allen IN Counties.
For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Minor flooding is forecast. 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 Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.5 feet, High water affects Piqua Rd...Ohio State Route 49 near the state line along with east side Decatur streets. Residential flooding begins on East Jackson and Ogg Streets. Bellmont High School grounds begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:55 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:55 AM EDT Wednesday was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Monday 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.
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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