Active AlertsNoble

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 9:57 PM Mar. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio Indiana Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Allen IN and Defiance Counties.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Saint Joseph River Ohioincluding NewvilleMinor flooding is forecast. For the Elkhart Riverincluding CospervilleMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
When: Until Tuesday, March 24.
Impacts: At 6.5 feet, Water is starting to approach foundations on Waldron Lake Dr, Woodland Drive, and the south end of Steinbarger Lake Rd.
Additional Details: - At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 6.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, March 24. - Flood stage is 6.0 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. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

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