Allen County, IN
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 10:10 AM EDT – Thursday 04/23 12:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, Branch and St. Joseph MI Counties.
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...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 12.0 feet, DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville floods. Agricultural and low lands flood along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
Additional Details
- At 9:40 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:40 AM EDT Tuesday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.2 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 no later than Wednesday afternoon.Wednesday morning at 1015 AM EDT.
Areas impacted
- Allen, IN
- De Kalb, IN
- Defiance, OH
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Mild with Several Opportunities for Rain/Storms
Created by the NWS Northern Indiana WFO
Rain and storms will move through this evening from NW to SE with the passage of a cold front. Small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain will be possible; An isolated severe storm or two could develop west of US-31, but confidence is low. Mild air persists with highs in the 70s.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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