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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 is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Van Wert, Adams and Allen IN Counties.
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 Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, County road 225 north of Pleasant Mills is flooded. Agricultural land flooding increases in northern...central and eastern Adams County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:40 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:40 AM EDT Friday was 19.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 11.1 feet Wednesday 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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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