Active AlertsDelta, OH

Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 12:22 AM Apr. 3
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in IndianaOhio Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Whitley, Miami, Cass IN and Kosciusko Counties. Blanchard River at Ottawa affecting Putnam County. Maumee River at Napoleon affecting Henry County. Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Van Wert, Allen IN and Adams Counties.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Ohio North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Pulaski and Carroll Counties. Yellow River at Plymouth affecting Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties. Maumee River at Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN and Paulding Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio near St. Joe River Ft. Wayne affecting Allen IN County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, Allen IN and De Kalb Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton OH and Defiance Counties. For the Tippecanoe Riverincluding Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Eel Riverincluding North ManchesterMinor flooding is forecast. For the Yellow Riverincluding Plymouth, KnoxMinor flooding is forecast. For the Blanchard Riverincluding OttawaMinor flooding is forecast. For the Maumee Riverincluding Fort Wayne, Defiance, Napoleon Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohioincluding Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. WayneModerate flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys Riverincluding Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort WayneMinor flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin Riverincluding StrykerMinor flooding is forecast. For the Elkhart Riverincluding Goshen, CospervilleMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tiffin River at Stryker.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Several rural buildings flood and flooding begins to affect residents in the village of Stryker. Many roads become impassible.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM EDT Thursday was 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet early this morning. It will then rise to 14.2 feet early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 this evening at 630 PM EDT /530 PM CDT/.

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