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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 is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties.
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen IN, Van Wert and Adams Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana...
Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County.
.Rises on area rivers occurred as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Rivers are now past crest and will continue to drop within this current dry spell.
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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding occurs on the lowest unprotected city streets, park drives and county roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 AM EDT Thursday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - 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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