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River Flood Warning 122, NWS Northern Indiana

November 30, 2011Adams County, Wells County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Nov 30, 2011, 8:07 PM EST for Adams County, Wells County, Indiana. It took effect at Nov 30, 2011, 10:31 PM EST. It was in force for 46 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 30, 2011, 8:07 PM EST (01:07 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 30, 2011, 10:31 PM EST
Expired
Dec 2, 2011, 8:25 PM EST
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Adams County, IN, Wells County, IN

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Wabash River at Linn Grove (LYNI3). The gauge peaked at 11.49 ft at Dec 1, 2011, 1:00 PM EST.

actionminormoderate810121412/0112/0212/0312/04
Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
11 ft
Moderate stage
14 ft
Major stage
17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03322900, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

892 
WGUS43 KIWX 010107
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
807 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES

.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND MELTING SNOW WILL CAUSE THE WABASH RIVER 
NEAR LINN GROVE TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE VEHICLES THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE 
WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW SAFE PASSAGE. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
PLAY IN OR NEAR FLOOD WATERS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR 
LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS AND UPDATED FORECASTS.

DETAILED RIVER FORECASTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE 
INTERNET AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IWX. RIVER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER
THE LEFT MENU BAR UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS.

ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED IN 
ABOUT 24 HOURS OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC001-179-020107-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0122.111201T0331Z-111203T0055Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.111201T0331Z.111201T1800Z.111202T0055Z.NO/
807 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY NIGHT 
  AND CREST NEAR 11.2 FEET AROUND  1 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 11.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. LOW LANDS EAST OF 
  GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.2 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 11 2008.

$$
5 follow-up statements
335 
WGUS83 KIWX 010336
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER AFFECTING CASS...KOSCIUSKO...MIAMI...
  WABASH AND WHITLEY COUNTIES 
  LITTLE RIVER ABOVE HUNTINGTON AFFECTING ALLEN...HUNTINGTON AND 
  WABASH COUNTIES 
  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...MARSHALL...
  PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT AFFECTING DEFIANCE COUNTY 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AFFECTING ALLEN AND PAULDING COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND MELTING SNOW HAS CAUSED AREA RIVERS TO RISE 
ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.  MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURING OR FORECAST
TO OCCUR. ONCE FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO RETREAT THE RETREAT WILL BE SLOW
DUE TO MELTING SNOWFALL AND UPSTREAM WATER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE VEHICLES THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE 
WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW SAFE PASSAGE. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
PLAY IN OR NEAR FLOOD WATERS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR 
LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS AND UPDATED FORECASTS.

DETAILED RIVER FORECASTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE 
INTERNET AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IWX. RIVER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER
THE LEFT MENU BAR UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS.

ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED IN 
ABOUT 24 HOURS OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-020336-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0107.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ROOI3.2.ER.111129T0951Z.111201T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 18.1 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE STARTS MONITORING ALL 
  POTENTIAL FLOOD SITES ON THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER. SOME RESIDENTS IN 
  LOW LYING AREAS AND CANTERBURY GREEN APARTMENTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY
  HIGH WATER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 5 1989.

$$

INC017-085-103-169-183-020336-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-111202T2125Z/
/NMCI3.2.ER.111129T1603Z.111130T1145Z.111201T2125Z.NR/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 9.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  4 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOOD WATER NEARS THE LUMBER COMPANY AND TRAILER 
  COURT ON SOUTH MILL STREET.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.8 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 28 2011.

$$

INC003-069-169-020336-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-111204T0554Z/
/LRHI3.2.ER.111129T1946Z.111201T0500Z.111203T0554Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE LITTLE RIVER ABOVE HUNTINGTON
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 16.6 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 AM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 16.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING IS IN PROGRESS. SECONDARY ROADS 
  ARE BLOCKED BY FLOOD WATERS. PEOPLE IN THESE AREAS SHOULD MOVE 
  PROPERTY TO HIGHER GROUND AND THOSE NEAREST THE RIVER MAY HAVE TO 
  EVACUATE THEIR HOMES.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 11 2009.

$$

OHC137-020336-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-111204T0700Z/
/OTTO1.2.ER.111130T0350Z.111201T1200Z.111203T0700Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 27.0 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 27.0 FEET...FLOODING WORSENS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OTTAWA, WITH 
  WATER ON SEVERAL ROADS. FLOODING ALSO BEGINS IN OTHER AREAS OF 
  OTTAWA.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 27.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 7 2007.

$$

INC003-OHC125-020335-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.111129T1351Z.111202T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 23.1 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 23.0 FEET...APPROACHING MAJOR FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 13 2009.

$$

OHC039-069-020335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0104.000000T0000Z-111205T0336Z/
/DEFO1.2.ER.111129T1230Z.111201T0600Z.111204T0336Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 5 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 17.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 PM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 17.2 FEET...EAST SECOND...AUGLAIZE...JACKSON...FIRST AND EAST 
  RIVER STREETS CLOSED BY FLOOD WATERS. BASEMENT OF HOUSE AT 409 FORT
  STREET FLOODS AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 27 2011.

$$

OHC069-020335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-111204T0925Z/
/CPBO1.2.ER.111129T2323Z.111201T0600Z.111203T0925Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 15.2 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOOD WATER WILL THREATEN SOME BUILDINGS IN THE EAST
  END OF NAPOLEON AND CAUSE SEVERAL ROADS TO BECOME IMPASSIBLE.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 15.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 27 2011.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-020335-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0108.000000T0000Z-111206T0600Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.111129T1512Z.111201T0600Z.111205T0600Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 20.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM 
  MONDAY DECEMBER  5.
* AT 20.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO CROSS STATE HIGHWAY 49 JUST NORTH OF
  WILSHIRE, OHIO.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 14 2004.

$$

INC003-020335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0109.000000T0000Z-111203T0000Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.111129T2207Z.111201T0600Z.111202T0000Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 15.1 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM 
  THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 26 2011.

$$

INC049-085-099-131-149-020335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0118.111202T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.111202T0600Z.111203T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE VERY EARLY FRIDAY 
  MORNING AND CREST NEAR 12.6 FEET AROUND  1 PM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 12.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENCES NEAR THE RIVER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 8 2009.

$$

INC001-179-020335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0122.000000T0000Z-111203T1500Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.111201T0218Z.111201T1200Z.111202T1500Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 6 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY NIGHT 
  AND CREST NEAR 11.5 FEET AROUND  7 AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 13 2009.

$$

INC069-179-020335-
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/BLFI3.1.ER.111130T0908Z.111201T1200Z.111203T1030Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 11.5 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 AM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 12.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD AND A FEW COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED BY HIGH
  WATER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 6 2009.

$$

OHC003-125-137-020335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-111202T1800Z/
/FTJO1.1.ER.111130T0930Z.111201T0600Z.111201T1800Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM 
  THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 20 2008.

$$

OHC039-020335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-111202T2159Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.111130T2045Z.111201T0600Z.111201T2159Z.NO/
1036 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 21.6 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 PM 
  THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 21.0 FEET...WATER GETS INTO BACKYARDS OF HOMES ON RIVERSIDE 
  AVENUE. RIVERSIDE PARK IN DEFIANCE BEGINS TO FLOOD. FLOOD WATER 
  APPROACHES STATE ROUTE 111 UPSTREAM OF HYDRO DAM.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 11 2003.

$$
015 
WGUS83 KIWX 011619
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER AFFECTING CASS...KOSCIUSKO...MIAMI...
  WABASH AND WHITLEY COUNTIES 
  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...MARSHALL...
  PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT AFFECTING DEFIANCE COUNTY 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AFFECTING ALLEN AND PAULDING COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY
  
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB 
  AND DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND MELTING SNOW HAS CAUSED AREA RIVERS TO 
RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. ONCE FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO RETREAT THE 
RETREAT WILL BE SLOW DUE TO UPSTREAM WATER AND MELTING SNOW.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE VEHICLES THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE 
WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW SAFE PASSAGE. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
PLAY IN OR NEAR FLOOD WATERS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR 
LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS AND UPDATED FORECASTS.

DETAILED RIVER FORECASTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE 
INTERNET AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IWX. RIVER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER
THE LEFT MENU BAR UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS.

ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED IN 
ABOUT 24 HOURS OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

OHC171-021619-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0106.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MONO1.3.ER.111129T1710Z.111202T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 16.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 16.5 FEET...FLOOD WATERS WILL APPROACH THE TOP OF THE MONTPELIER
  DIKES WITH SEVERAL ROADS BECOMING IMPASSIBLE. WATER BEGINS TO HIT 
  THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE GAGE SITE.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 15.5 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 23 2010.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-021618-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.2.ER.111125T0400Z.111202T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 16.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 17.0 FEET...RESIDENTIAL FLOODING OCCURS IN LEO, INDIANA.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.3 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 6 1993.

$$

INC003-021618-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0107.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.111129T0951Z.111201T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT 18.0 FEET...THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE STARTS MONITORING ALL 
  POTENTIAL FLOOD SITES ON THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER. SOME RESIDENTS IN 
  LOW LYING AREAS AND CANTERBURY GREEN APARTMENTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY
  HIGH WATER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 1 2011.

$$

OHC039-051-171-021618-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.3.ER.111123T0903Z.111201T0930Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* AT 16.5 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING WILL OCCUR IN AND AROUND THE VILLAGE 
  OF STRYKER.

$$

INC003-OHC125-021618-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.111129T1351Z.111202T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 22.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 22.0 FEET...FLOODING BECOMES SERIOUS. TWENTY-FOUR HOUR FLOOD 
  FIGHTING COMMENCES IF RIVER CONTINUES TO RISE. 
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 14 2005.

$$

OHC039-069-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0104.000000T0000Z-111205T1536Z/
/DEFO1.2.ER.111129T1230Z.111201T1000Z.111204T1536Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 5 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 AM SUNDAY DECEMBER  4.
* AT 17.5 FEET...FLOOD WATER COVERS THE ROAD AT JACKSON AND WEST 
  FIRST STREETS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 27 2011.

$$

OHC069-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-111204T2300Z/
/CPBO1.2.ER.111129T2323Z.111201T1800Z.111203T2300Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOOD WATER WILL THREATEN SOME BUILDINGS IN THE EAST
  END OF NAPOLEON AND CAUSE SEVERAL ROADS TO BECOME IMPASSIBLE.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 15.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 27 2011.

$$

INC017-085-103-169-183-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-111203T1500Z/
/NMCI3.2.ER.111129T1603Z.111130T1145Z.111202T1500Z.NR/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 9.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS NEAR LUMBER COMPANY AND TRAILER COURT 
  ON SOUTH MILL STREET.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.5 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 26 2011.

$$

INC049-085-099-131-149-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0118.111205T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.111205T1800Z.111206T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 12.1 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER  6. 
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE...SIGNIFICANT LOWLAND 
  AND RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 6 2005.

$$

INC001-179-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0122.000000T0000Z-111203T0300Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.111201T0200Z.111201T1500Z.111202T0300Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 11.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 11.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. LOW LANDS EAST OF 
  GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 13 2009.

$$

INC069-179-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0110.000000T0000Z-111203T0730Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.111130T0908Z.111201T1800Z.111202T0730Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 10.6 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM 
  FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 11.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD AT BLUFFTON BEGINS TO FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 8 2009.

$$

OHC003-125-137-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-111203T0651Z/
/FTJO1.1.ER.111130T0930Z.111201T1030Z.111202T0651Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  1 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 20 2008.

$$

OHC039-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-111203T0036Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.111130T2045Z.111201T1415Z.111202T0036Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 21.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  7 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 23.0 FEET...HOMES ON RIVERSIDE AVENUE IN DEFIANCE BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 13 2009.

$$

OHC137-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-111204T0600Z/
/OTTO1.1.ER.111130T0350Z.111201T1330Z.111203T0600Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  1 AM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 26.6 FEET...FLOOD WATER BEGINS TO HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  AT THE GAGE SITE.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.8 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 16 2007.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0108.000000T0000Z-111206T0325Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.111129T1512Z.111201T0115Z.111205T0325Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 17.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER  4.
* AT 20.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO CROSS STATE HIGHWAY 49 JUST NORTH OF
  WILSHIRE, OHIO.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 26 2011.

$$

INC003-021618-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0109.000000T0000Z-111203T0400Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.111129T2207Z.111201T0930Z.111202T0400Z.NO/
1119 AM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 14.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 11 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 26 2011.

$$
346 
WGUS83 KIWX 020344
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER AFFECTING CASS...KOSCIUSKO...MIAMI...
  WABASH AND WHITLEY COUNTIES 
  LITTLE RIVER ABOVE HUNTINGTON AFFECTING ALLEN...HUNTINGTON AND 
  WABASH COUNTIES 
  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...MARSHALL...
  PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT AFFECTING DEFIANCE COUNTY 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND MELTING SNOW HAS CAUSED MINOR FLOODING ALONG 
AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE VEHICLES THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE 
WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW SAFE PASSAGE. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
PLAY IN OR NEAR FLOOD WATERS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR 
LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS AND UPDATED FORECASTS.

DETAILED RIVER FORECASTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE 
INTERNET AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IWX. RIVER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER
THE LEFT MENU BAR UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS.

ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED IN 
ABOUT 24 HOURS OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-030344-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0107.000000T0000Z-111206T2136Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.111129T0951Z.111201T0800Z.111205T2136Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  4 PM MONDAY DECEMBER  5.
* AT 17.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS IN PARKS AND LOW FARMLAND THROUGHOUT
  NORTHEAST ALLEN COUNTY. FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED 
  CITY STREETS...PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$

INC017-085-103-169-183-030344-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-111203T1630Z/
/NMCI3.2.ER.111129T1603Z.111130T1145Z.111202T1630Z.NR/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 9.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 11 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS NEAR LUMBER COMPANY AND TRAILER COURT 
  ON SOUTH MILL STREET.

$$

INC003-069-169-030305-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-111203T0305Z/
/LRHI3.2.ER.111129T1946Z.111201T0300Z.111202T0305Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE LITTLE RIVER ABOVE HUNTINGTON
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 15.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER  1.
* AT 15.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT BANKFULL CONDITIONS.

$$

INC049-085-099-131-149-030344-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0118.111203T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.111203T0000Z.111206T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY EVENING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  7 PM MONDAY DECEMBER  5. 
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE...SIGNIFICANT LOWLAND 
  AND RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 8 2009.

$$

INC001-179-030344-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0122.000000T0000Z-111203T1200Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.111201T0200Z.111201T2200Z.111202T1200Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 6 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 11.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  7 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 11.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. LOW LANDS EAST OF 
  GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

INC069-179-030343-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0110.000000T0000Z-111204T1648Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.111130T0908Z.111202T0600Z.111203T1648Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 8 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 11 AM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 11.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD AT BLUFFTON BEGINS TO FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 6 2009.

$$

OHC003-125-137-030343-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-111203T1312Z/
/FTJO1.1.ER.111130T0930Z.111201T1030Z.111202T1312Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 13.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS IN THE NORTHWEST OHIO COUNTIES
  OF NORTHWEST ALLEN, NORTHEAST VAN WERT, AND SOUTHWEST PUTNAM. FARM 
  LAND NEAREST THE AUGLAIZE RIVER WILL BE AFFECTED BY FLOOD WATER.

$$

OHC039-030343-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-111203T0600Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.111130T2045Z.111201T1415Z.111202T0600Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 21.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  1 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 21.0 FEET...WATER GETS INTO BACKYARDS OF HOMES ON RIVERSIDE 
  AVENUE. RIVERSIDE PARK IN DEFIANCE BEGINS TO FLOOD. FLOOD WATER 
  APPROACHES STATE ROUTE 111 UPSTREAM OF HYDRO DAM.

$$

OHC137-030343-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-111204T1108Z/
/OTTO1.1.ER.111130T0350Z.111201T1330Z.111203T1108Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  6 AM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 26.6 FEET...FLOOD WATER BEGINS TO HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  AT THE GAGE SITE.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-030343-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0108.000000T0000Z-111206T0325Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.111129T1512Z.111201T0115Z.111205T0325Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 7 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 17.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER  4.
* AT 19.5 FEET...FLOODING EXPANDS INTO MORE FARM LAND IN THE DECATUR 
  AREA. FLOOD WATERS APPROACH PIQUA ROAD...US 224...OHIO STATE ROUTE 
  49 AND INDIANA 101 JUST NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS.

$$

INC003-030343-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0109.000000T0000Z-111203T1000Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.111129T2207Z.111201T0930Z.111202T1000Z.NO/
1044 PM EST THU DEC 1 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 14.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  5 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$
005 
WGUS83 KIWX 021457
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER AFFECTING CASS...KOSCIUSKO...MIAMI...
  WABASH AND WHITLEY COUNTIES 
  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...MARSHALL...
  PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AFFECTING ALLEN AND PAULDING COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY COUNTY 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB 
  AND DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT HAVE CAUSED AREAS RIVERS TO 
FLOOD. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE VEHICLES THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE 
WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW SAFE PASSAGE. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
PLAY IN OR NEAR FLOOD WATERS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR 
LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER STATEMENTS AND UPDATED FORECASTS.

DETAILED RIVER FORECASTS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE 
INTERNET AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/IWX. RIVER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER
THE LEFT MENU BAR UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS.

ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED IN 
ABOUT 24 HOURS OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

OHC039-051-171-031457-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.3.ER.111123T0903Z.111201T0930Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 16.4 FEET AROUND  1 PM 
  FRIDAY DECEMBER  2. 
* AT 16.5 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING WILL OCCUR IN AND AROUND THE VILLAGE 
  OF STRYKER.

$$

INC003-OHC125-031457-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-111206T2043Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.111129T1351Z.111201T1715Z.111205T2043Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 17.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  3 PM MONDAY DECEMBER  5.
* AT 22.0 FEET...FLOODING BECOMES SERIOUS. TWENTY-FOUR HOUR FLOOD 
  FIGHTING COMMENCES IF RIVER CONTINUES TO RISE. 

$$

OHC039-069-031457-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0104.000000T0000Z-111206T0224Z/
/DEFO1.2.ER.111129T1230Z.111201T1215Z.111205T0224Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 5 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  9 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER  4.
* AT 16.0 FEET...THE CORNER OF SECOND AND AUGLAIZE STREETS...SUMMIT 
  BETWEEN FRONT AND FIRST STREET AND 80 PERCENT OF KINGSBURY PARK 
  FLOOD. WATSON ROAD AND SOUTH STATE ROUTE 66 AT POWELL CREEK ARE 
  CLOSED BY FLOOD WATERS.

$$

OHC069-031457-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-111204T2200Z/
/CPBO1.2.ER.111129T2323Z.111201T1630Z.111203T2200Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  5 PM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOOD WATER WILL THREATEN SOME BUILDINGS IN THE EAST
  END OF NAPOLEON AND CAUSE SEVERAL ROADS TO BECOME IMPASSIBLE.

$$

OHC171-031457-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0106.000000T0000Z-111208T0900Z/
/MONO1.2.ER.111129T1710Z.111201T1200Z.111207T0900Z.NR/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 12 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  4 AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER  7.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL ROADWAYS ARE CLOSED INCLUDING COUNTY ROAD 10
  AT COUNTY ROAD K.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-031456-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0100.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.2.ER.111125T0400Z.111202T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT 17.0 FEET...RESIDENTIAL FLOODING OCCURS IN LEO, INDIANA.

$$

INC003-031456-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0107.000000T0000Z-111206T2136Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.111129T0951Z.111201T0800Z.111205T2136Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 4 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  4 PM MONDAY DECEMBER  5.
* AT 17.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS IN PARKS AND LOW FARMLAND THROUGHOUT
  NORTHEAST ALLEN COUNTY. FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED 
  CITY STREETS...PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$

INC017-085-103-169-183-031456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-111203T2100Z/
/NMCI3.2.ER.111129T1603Z.111130T1145Z.111202T2100Z.NR/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER
* UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 9.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  4 PM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 9.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE...MINOR AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING OCCURS.

$$

INC049-085-099-131-149-031456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0118.111202T1452Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.111202T1430Z.111206T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY DECEMBER  6 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 12.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENCES NEAR THE RIVER.

$$

INC001-179-031456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0122.000000T0000Z-111203T1615Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.111201T0200Z.111201T2200Z.111202T1615Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 6 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 11.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 2 PM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 11.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. LOW LANDS EAST OF 
  GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

INC069-179-031456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0110.000000T0000Z-111204T1424Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.111130T0908Z.111202T1300Z.111203T1424Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 8 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  9 AM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 11.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD AT BLUFFTON BEGINS TO FLOOD.

$$

OHC003-125-137-031450-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-111203T1450Z/
/FTJO1.1.ER.111130T0930Z.111201T1030Z.111202T1450Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  11 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 13.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS IN THE NORTHWEST OHIO COUNTIES
  OF NORTHWEST ALLEN, NORTHEAST VAN WERT, AND SOUTHWEST PUTNAM. FARM 
  LAND NEAREST THE AUGLAIZE RIVER WILL BE AFFECTED BY FLOOD WATER.

$$

OHC137-031456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-111204T1000Z/
/OTTO1.1.ER.111130T0350Z.111201T1330Z.111203T1000Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  5 AM SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.
* AT 25.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ALONG SOUTH WALNUT AND WEST SECOND 
  STREETS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OTTAWA.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-031456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0108.000000T0000Z-111206T0500Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.111129T1512Z.111201T0115Z.111205T0500Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 19.5 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 AM 
  MONDAY DECEMBER  5.
* AT 19.5 FEET...FLOODING EXPANDS INTO MORE FARM LAND IN THE DECATUR 
  AREA. FLOOD WATERS APPROACH PIQUA ROAD...US 224...OHIO STATE ROUTE 
  49 AND INDIANA 101 JUST NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS.

$$

INC003-031456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0109.000000T0000Z-111203T1505Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.111129T2207Z.111201T0930Z.111202T1505Z.NO/
957 AM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 14.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 11 AM FRIDAY DECEMBER  2.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS IN PARKS AND LOW FARMLAND THROUGHOUT
  SOUTHERN ALLEN COUNTY. THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE STARTS 24 HOUR FLOOD 
  FIGHTING PROCEDURES.

$$
351 
WGUS83 KIWX 030125
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
825 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER AFFECTING CASS...KOSCIUSKO...MIAMI...
  WABASH AND WHITLEY COUNTIES
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES
 
THIS WILL BE THE LAST STATEMENT FOR THIS HIGH WATER EVENT.

INC001-179-030155-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0122.000000T0000Z-111203T1615Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.111201T0200Z.111201T2200Z.111202T2000Z.NO/
825 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* AT 6 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 10.6 FEET AROUND  1 AM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.

$$

INC017-085-103-169-183-030155-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-111203T2100Z/
/NMCI3.2.ER.111129T1603Z.111130T1145Z.111202T2055Z.NR/
825 PM EST FRI DEC 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER
* AT 7 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 8.6 FEET AROUND  1 AM 
  SATURDAY DECEMBER  3.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Northern Indiana wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Nov 30, 3:59 PM EST, 4 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 30, 3:59 PM EST, 4 hours 8 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
359 PM EST WED NOV 30 2011

.SHORT TERM.../TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/

MUCH QUIETER AFTERNOON ONGOING COMPARED TO 24 HOURS AGO AS HIGH
PRESSURE HAS SETTLED INTO THE AREA AND BROUGHT GENERALLY CLEAR
SKIES. THESE SAME CLEAR SKIES WILL ALLOW FOR RAPIDLY FALLING SURFACE
TEMPS DESPITE INCREASING LL TEMPS. PREVIOUS FORECAST LOWS LOOK VERY
REASONABLE GIVEN EXPANSIVE SNOW FIELD ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE AREA.
SOME MELTING AND REDUCTION OF THE HIGH ALBEDO HAS OCCURRED BUT STILL
SHOULD BE ENOUGH OF AN EFFECT TO MAKE FOR A COLD NIGHT AND RAPID
FREEZING OF UNTREATED OR UNCLEARED ROADS. HAVE INTRODUCED PATCHY FOG
INTO AREAS WHERE SNOWPACK EXISTS WITH INVERSION TRAPPING THE FRESHLY
RELEASED MSTR.

TEMPS WILL REBOUND ON THURSDAY BACK TO SIMILAR IF NOT SLIGHTLY
WARMER LEVELS. MID/HIGH CLOUDS WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE AHEAD OF THE
NEXT WEAKENING COLD FRONT TO PUSH IN THURSDAY NIGHT. HAVE KEPT SLGT
CHC OF PRECIP INTACT BUT GIVEN WEAKENING DYNAMICS AND LACK OF
MSTR...DOUBT MUCH WILL HAPPEN AT THIS POINT WITH SHORT RANGE MODELS
GENERALLY WASHING THIS FEATURE OUT.

&&

.LONG TERM...
FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...THE CHALLENGES THIS PACKAGE INCLUDE THE
TIMING AND TYPE OF PRECIPITATION WITH THE ARRIVAL OF AN UPPER LEVEL
SYSTEM OVER THE WEEKEND. BLENDED THE GFS AND ECMWF OPERATIONAL RUNS.
THESE MODELS HAVE TRENDED TOWARD THE CPC GFS ANALOG COMPOSITE THAT
INCLUDES THE UPPER LEVEL TROF DEVELOPING/LINGERING OVER THE WESTERN
CONUS. HOWEVER...A ANOTHER STRONG SHORT WAVE MAY EJECT EAST TOWARD
THE END OF THE PERIOD. GIVEN THE PROPENSITY OF MODELS TO MOVE
SYSTEMS TOO FAST IN A HIGHLY AMPLIFIED PATTERN...KEPT THE
PROBABILITY OF PRECIPITATION IN THE CHANCE CATEGORY SATURDAY NIGHT.
GUT FEELING IS THAT THE BEST CHANCE FOR RAIN WILL BE SUNDAY.
ALSO...KEPT A MIX IN THE NORTHWEST SUNDAY...BUT THERMAL PROFILES
HAVE BEEN TRENDING WARMER SUNDAY...SUGGESTING A BETTER CHANCE FOR
JUST RAIN. AS FOR MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL
FOR AN OVERRUNNING PATTERN TO SET UP AHEAD OF ANOTHER UPPER TROF.
FOR NOW...GIVEN UNCERTAINTIES...KEPT PERSISTENCE AND WENT WITH A
CHANCE FOR LINGERING SNOW OVER THE MAINLY THE NORTHERN PORTION OF
THE AREA INTO TUESDAY.

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAFS.
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AS HIGH PRESSURE SETTLED OVER THE REGION.
AREA OF SCT-BKN MID CLOUD ACROSS THE DAKOTAS AND MINNESOTA LOOKS
TO TRACK MAINLY EASTWARD PER NEW 12Z GUIDANCE...POSSIBLY CLIPPING
KSBN LATER TONIGHT INTO FIRST PART OF THURSDAY. BULK OF MSTR WILL
REMAIN NORTH SO HAVE OPTED TO KEEP SKC GOING AT BOTH SITES AFTER
SUNSET.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...NONE.
MI...NONE.
OH...NONE.
LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR LMZ043-046.

&&

SHORT TERM...FISHER
LONG TERM...SKIPPER
AVIATION...FISHER
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 30, 4:51 AM EST, 15 hours 16 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
451 AM EST WED NOV 30 2011

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-011000-
LA PORTE-ST. JOSEPH IN-ELKHART-LAGRANGE-STEUBEN-NOBLE-DE KALB-STARKE-
PULASKI-MARSHALL-FULTON IN-KOSCIUSKO-WHITLEY-ALLEN IN-WHITE-CASS IN-
MIAMI-WABASH-HUNTINGTON-WELLS-ADAMS-GRANT-BLACKFORD-JAY-BERRIEN-
CASS MI-ST. JOSEPH MI-BRANCH-HILLSDALE-WILLIAMS-FULTON OH-DEFIANCE-
HENRY-PAULDING-PUTNAM-VAN WERT-ALLEN OH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MICHIGAN CITY...LA PORTE...SOUTH BEND...
MISHAWAKA...ELKHART...GOSHEN...LAGRANGE...TOPEKA...ANGOLA...
KENDALLVILLE...LIGONIER...AUBURN...GARRETT...KNOX...NORTH JUDSON...
WINAMAC...FRANCESVILLE...PLYMOUTH...BREMEN...ROCHESTER...WARSAW...
WINONA LAKE...COLUMBIA CITY...SOUTH WHITLEY...FORT WAYNE...
MONTICELLO...BROOKSTON...LOGANSPORT...PERU...WABASH...
NORTH MANCHESTER...HUNTINGTON...BLUFFTON...OSSIAN...DECATUR...
BERNE...MARION...HARTFORD CITY...MONTPELIER...PORTLAND...NILES...
BENTON HARBOR...ST. JOSEPH...BUCHANAN...DOWAGIAC...CASSOPOLIS...
STURGIS...THREE RIVERS...COLDWATER...HILLSDALE...BRYAN...WAUSEON...
ARCHBOLD...DEFIANCE...NAPOLEON...PAULDING...ANTWERP...OTTAWA...
PANDORA...VAN WERT...DELPHOS...LIMA
451 AM EST WED NOV 30 2011 /351 AM CST WED NOV 30 2011/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST OHIO...
SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN AND NORTHERN INDIANA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

RECENT HEAVY PRECIPITATION ACROSS THE AREA MAY RESULT IN SOME
MINOR FLOODING OF ROADWAYS TODAY AND TONIGHT...ALONG WITH LOWLAND
FLOODING ALONG MANY AREA RIVERS. PLEASE REFERENCE RIVER FLOOD
PRODUCTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RIVER FLOOD FORECASTS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

CONTINUED LOWLAND FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
MUCH OF THE PERIOD.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

&&

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES...OR
CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT WEATHER.GOV/IWX

LMZ043-046-011000-
NEW BUFFALO MI TO ST JOSEPH MI-MICHIGAN CITY IN TO NEW BUFFALO MI-
451 AM EST WED NOV 30 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS OF
SOUTHEASTERN LAKE MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL PERSIST THROUGH EARLY
THIS EVENING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

&&

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES...OR
CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT WEATHER.GOV/IWX

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Indiana, 2011Every river flood warning in 2011

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.