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Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 4:09 PM Sep. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in IndianaOhio Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams, Allen IN and Van Wert 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 Adams and Wells Counties. Kankakee River at Davis affecting La Porte, Starke and St. Joseph Counties. For the Wabash Riverincluding Linn Grove, Bluffton
In: Minor flooding is forecast. For the Kankakee Riverincluding Davi
S: Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys Riverincluding Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort WayneModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kankakee River at Davis.
When: From late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Flooding of secondary roads near the river begins.
Additional Details: - At 4:00 PM EDT /3:00 PM CDT/ Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 11.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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.

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