Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Van Wert, Adams and Allen IN Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...

Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County.

Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams 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...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 23.5 feet, Many east side city streets and county roads are flooded. Evacuation of east side residents near Bellmont High School becomes necessary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:55 AM EDT Monday the stage was 23.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:55 AM EDT Monday was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood