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Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 11:49 AM Apr. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio IndianaMichigan Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Branch and Elkhart Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Defiance and Fulton OH 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. WayneMinor 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville.
When: Until early Thursday afternoon.
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 11:10 AM EDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:10 AM EDT Monday was 13.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 8.1 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Tuesday morning at 600 AM EDT.

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