Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...

Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County.

Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties.

...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 Van Wert, Allen IN and Adams Counties.

For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Moderate 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 further notice.

* 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 5:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 PM EDT Friday was 23.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood