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Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 12:31 PM Sep. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Ohio Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Van Wert, Adams and Allen IN Counties. Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana Wabash River at Wabash affecting Miami, Wabash and Cass IN Counties. For the Wabash Riverincluding Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, LogansportModerate 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: Wabash River at Wabash.
When: From this afternoon to Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins in rural Wabash County.
Additional Details: - At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 15.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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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