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Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 11:54 AM Apr. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in IndianaOhioMichigan Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Whitley, Cass IN, Miami and Kosciusko Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, Defiance and De Kalb Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Michigan Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien, Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in IndianaMichigan Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. For the Tippecanoe Riverincluding Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohioincluding Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. WayneModerate flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin Riverincluding StrykerMinor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michiganincluding Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Nile
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville.
When: From Friday evening until further notice.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
Additional Details: - At 11:25 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to 13.8 feet early Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 afternoon at 100 PM EDT.

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