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River Flood Warning 22, NWS Northern Indiana

February 28, 2011Allen County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2011, 4:52 PM EST for Allen County, Indiana. It took effect at Feb 28, 2011, 6:43 PM EST. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2011, 4:52 PM EST (21:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2011, 6:43 PM EST
Expired
Mar 7, 2011, 9:27 PM EST
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
Flood severity
Minor

County Allen County, IN

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:52 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 St. Marys River near Fort Wayne (SASI3). The gauge peaked at 16.30 ft at Mar 3, 2011, 4:00 PM EST.

actionminormoderate5101502/2803/0103/0203/0303/0403/0503/0603/0703/0803/09
Action stage
12 ft
Minor stage
14 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
19 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04182000, 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.

785 
WGUS43 KIWX 282152
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
452 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

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

  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY

.HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT SUNDAY NIGHT HAVE COMBINED TO CAUSE
AN INCREASE IN THE RIVER LEVEL ON THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT 
MULDOON BRIDGE. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE MINOR 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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-012152-
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/SASI3.1.ER.110228T2343Z.110304T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
452 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY EVENING AND
  CREST NEAR 16.1 FEET AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY MARCH  1.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.

$$
16 follow-up statements
700 
WGUS83 KIWX 010326
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT AFFECTING DEFIANCE COUNTY 
  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 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.HEAVY RAINFALL AND RUNOFF SUNDAY NIGHT HAVE COMBINED TO
CAUSE AN INCREASE IN RIVER LEVELS IN THE MAUMEE RIVER BASIN. MINOR TO
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR FORCAST.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

OHC003-125-137-020326-
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1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 18.1 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  3.


$$

OHC039-020325-
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/DFCO1.2.ER.110301T0900Z.110302T0600Z.110303T0700Z.NO/
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT 
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY TUESDAY 
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 24.6 FEET AROUND  1 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 
  AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 25.0 FEET...HOMES ON RIVERSIDE AVENUE IN DEFIANCE FLOOD, AND 
  EVACUATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

$$

OHC137-020325-
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/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1200Z.110303T2300Z.NO/
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 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 27.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  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.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-020325-
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1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 22.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 22.5 FEET...US 224 IS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC EXCEPT LARGE TRUCKS.
  PIQUA ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD AT DECATUR. EVACUATIONS BEGIN ON OGG 
  STREET. OHIO STATE ROUTE 49 NEAR WILSHIRE BECOMES FLOODED.

$$

INC003-020325-
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/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2200Z.110304T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON
  AND CREST NEAR 16.3 FEET AROUND  1 PM FRIDAY MARCH  4. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.

$$

INC003-OHC125-020325-
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/FTWI3.1.ER.110301T1000Z.110302T1200Z.110305T2100Z.NO/
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED FOR
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY TUESDAY 
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 18.5 FEET AROUND  1 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 
  AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 PM SATURDAY MARCH  5.
* AT 19.0 FEET...THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE LAUNCHES 24-HOUR FLOOD FIGHT.

$$

OHC039-069-020325-
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/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0600Z.110302T0000Z.110302T2300Z.NO/
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE VERY EARLY TUESDAY
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 11.0 FEET AROUND  7 PM TUESDAY MARCH  1 AND
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS IN KINGSBURY AND PONTIAC PARKS.

$$

OHC069-020325-
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/CPBO1.1.ER.110301T1300Z.110302T1200Z.110303T2300Z.NO/
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 14.6 FEET AROUND  7 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOOD WATER WILL THREATEN SOME BUILDINGS IN THE EAST
  END OF NAPOLEON AND CAUSE SEVERAL ROADS TO BECOME IMPASSIBLE.

$$

OHC039-051-171-020325-
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/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110303T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY 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 RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.4 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 66 FLOOD NORTH OF ARCHBOLD.

$$
470 
WGUS83 KIWX 011551
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT AFFECTING DEFIANCE COUNTY 
  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 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... 

  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE RIVER FLOODING CONTINUES FOR MUCH OF THE UPPER 
WABASH AND MAUMEE RIVER BASINS DUE TO RECENT HEAVY RAIN AND SNOWMELT.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC053-103-169-021551-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

  FOR THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET AND RISING.
* 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  8 PM TUESDAY MARCH  1.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING IN EASTERN AND NORTHERN SECTIONS OF MARION 
  IS COMMON. WATER IS UP TO 4 FEET DEEP IN SOME HOMES. 

$$

OHC003-125-137-021551-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 18.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 AM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  3.

$$

OHC039-021551-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT 
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 23.4 FEET AROUND  7 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 23.0 FEET...HOMES ON RIVERSIDE AVENUE IN DEFIANCE BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.

$$

OHC137-021550-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 27.8 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 PM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  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.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-021550-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR 
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 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 22.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM SUNDAY
  MARCH  6.
* AT 22.5 FEET...US 224 IS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC EXCEPT LARGE TRUCKS.
  PIQUA ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD AT DECATUR. EVACUATIONS BEGIN ON OGG 
  STREET. OHIO STATE ROUTE 49 NEAR WILSHIRE BECOMES FLOODED.

$$

INC003-021550-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 16.3 FEET AROUND  1 AM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM SATURDAY MARCH  5.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 13 2009.

$$

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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET AND STEADY.
* 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 10 PM TUESDAY MARCH  1.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 

$$

INC001-179-021550-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE 
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 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  1 AM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS ARE BLOCKED. ROADS NEAR THE EAST 
  SIDE OF GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED AND
  PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE TRANSFERED TO HIGHER GROUND.

$$

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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON 
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 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 13.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 PM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 13.0 FEET...ACCESS ROAD TO BLUFFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  IS FLOODED.

$$

INC003-OHC125-021550-
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1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 18.1 FEET AROUND  1 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 AM SATURDAY MARCH  5.
* AT 18.0 FEET...THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY STREETS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 
  A FEW RESIDENTS OF RIVER HAVEN ARE AFFECTED BY HIGH WATER.

$$

OHC039-069-021550-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110304T0900Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T0000Z.110303T0900Z.NO/
1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 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 11.9 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM TUESDAY MARCH  1 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

$$

OHC069-021550-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0021.110301T2200Z-110304T2300Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.110301T2200Z.110302T1800Z.110303T2300Z.NO/
1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 14.1 FEET AROUND  7 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOOD WATER WILL THREATEN SOME BUILDINGS IN THE EAST
  END OF NAPOLEON AND CAUSE SEVERAL ROADS TO BECOME IMPASSIBLE.

$$

OHC039-051-171-021550-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110303T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 66 FLOOD NORTH OF ARCHBOLD.

$$
871 
WGUS83 KIWX 020255
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT AFFECTING DEFIANCE COUNTY 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AFFECTING ALLEN AND PAULDING 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... 

  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IN THE MAUMEE RIVER BASIN CONTINUES DUE
TO RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL...SNOWMELT...AND RUNOFF.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

OHC003-125-137-030255-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110304T1600Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0600Z.110303T1600Z.NR/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 19.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 AM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 20.0 FEET...A MAJOR FLOOD IS IN PROGRESS. EXTENSIVE INUNDATION 
  AND DAMAGE OF PROPERTY CAN BE EXPECTED. MANY PRIMARY ROADS AND 
  BRIDGES WILL BE CLOSED AND NUMEROUS EVACUATIONS WILL BE NECESSARY.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 7 2008.

$$

OHC039-030255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110303T2200Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.110302T0139Z.110302T1200Z.110302T2200Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT 
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 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 21.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 PM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 11 2003.

$$

OHC137-030255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110305T0200Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T0230Z.110304T0200Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  9 PM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 29.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN
  OTTAWA.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 28.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 2 1997.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-030255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110307T0800Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110304T0000Z.110306T0800Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR 
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 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 23.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM SUNDAY 
  MARCH  6.
* AT 23.5 FEET...US 224 EAST OF DECATUR IS CLOSED BY FLOOD WATERS. 
  MANY EAST SIDE CITY STREETS AND COUNTY ROADS ARE FLOODED. 
  EVACUATION OF EAST SIDE RESIDENTS NEAR BELLMONT HIGH SCHOOL BECOMES
  NECESSARY.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 25 1999.

$$

INC003-030255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110306T1300Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T1200Z.110305T1300Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 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 16.5 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 AM SATURDAY
  MARCH  5.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 11 2009.

$$

INC003-OHC125-030255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110306T0900Z/
/FTWI3.1.ER.110302T0032Z.110303T0600Z.110305T0900Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY EVENING 
  AND CREST NEAR 17.9 FEET AROUND  1 AM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM SATURDAY MARCH  5.
* AT 18.0 FEET...THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY STREETS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 
  A FEW RESIDENTS OF RIVER HAVEN ARE AFFECTED BY HIGH WATER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 7 2009.

$$

OHC039-069-030255-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110304T0900Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110301T2230Z.110303T0900Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 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  4 AM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 16 2007.

$$

OHC069-030255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110304T1800Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.110302T0900Z.110303T0000Z.110303T1800Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 12.6 FEET AROUND  7 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH  2 
  AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 3 2007.

$$

OHC039-051-171-030255-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110303T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM EST TUE MAR 1 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 12.0 FEET...PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 66 FLOOD NORTH OF ARCHBOLD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 8 2010.

$$
204 
WGUS43 KIWX 021540
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1040 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

...FLOODING SEVERITY FORECAST TO INCREASE FROM MINOR TO MODERATE FOR 
THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN INDIANA 

  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY

.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT WILL LEAD TO MODERATE RIVER 
FLOODING ALONG THE SAINT MARYS RIVER.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-031540-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110306T2100Z/
/SASI3.2.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0000Z.110305T2100Z.NO/
1040 AM EST WED MAR 2 2011

...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO CREST NEAR 17.0 FEET AROUND 1 AM
  FRIDAY MARCH 4 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 4 PM SATURDAY 
  MARCH 5.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.

$$
435 
WGUS83 KIWX 030411
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  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 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 JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  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... 

  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES IN THE MAUMEE RIVER BASIN DUE TO
HEAVY RAINFALL...SNOWMELT...AND RUNOFF THAT OCCURRED LAST WEEKEND.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

OHC003-125-137-040411-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110304T1300Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110303T1300Z.NR/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS 
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE 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  8 AM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 16.0 FEET...MODERATE FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE AUGLAIZE RIVER 
  WITH SECONDARY ROADS AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS AS WELL AS HOMES 
  NEAREST THE RIVER BEING AFFECTED BY FLOOD WATERS. SOME EVACUATIONS 
  OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY MAY BE NECESSARY.

$$

OHC039-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110304T1800Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.110302T0139Z.110302T2000Z.110303T1800Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT 
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 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  1 PM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* 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.

$$

OHC137-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110305T0800Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110304T0800Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.8 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  3 AM FRIDAY MARCH  4.
* 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.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110307T1700Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110304T0000Z.110306T1700Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR 
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 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 23.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 PM SUNDAY 
  MARCH  6.
* AT 23.5 FEET...US 224 EAST OF DECATUR IS CLOSED BY FLOOD WATERS. 
  MANY EAST SIDE CITY STREETS AND COUNTY ROADS ARE FLOODED. 
  EVACUATION OF EAST SIDE RESIDENTS NEAR BELLMONT HIGH SCHOOL BECOMES
  NECESSARY.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 25 1999.

$$

INC003-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110307T0100Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T1800Z.110306T0100Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.9 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 16.7 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 PM SATURDAY
  MARCH  5.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 11 2009.

$$

INC003-OHC125-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110307T1500Z/
/FTWI3.1.ER.110302T0250Z.110305T1800Z.110306T1500Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 11 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 18.2 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM SATURDAY MARCH  5 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM SUNDAY
  MARCH  6.
* AT 18.0 FEET...THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY STREETS BEGIN TO FLOOD. 
  A FEW RESIDENTS OF RIVER HAVEN ARE AFFECTED BY HIGH WATER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 7 2009.

$$

OHC039-069-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110305T1500Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110303T0600Z.110304T1500Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 5 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 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 13.7 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM FRIDAY
  MARCH  4.
* AT 13.7 FEET...THE PARKING LOT BEHIND OLD LEEVER GLASS COMPANY 
  FLOODS. REAR HOUSES AT 600 BLOCK OF RIVERSIDE AVENUE AND 312 
  AUGLAIZE STREET AND THE BASEMENT OF CHARLIE'S DOWNUNDER ON CLINTON 
  STREET FLOOD.

$$

OHC069-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110305T1000Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.110302T0837Z.110303T1800Z.110304T1000Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 AM FRIDAY
  MARCH  4.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.8 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 15 2004.

$$

OHC171-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0024.110304T0600Z-110308T0600Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110304T0600Z.110305T0600Z.110307T0600Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER 
* FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 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 12.2 FEET AROUND  7 AM SATURDAY MARCH  5 AND
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS 
  NEAR THE RIVER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 14 2010.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-040410-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0025.110303T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110303T1200Z.110307T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE 
* FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.4 FEET AROUND  7 AM MONDAY MARCH  7. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 14 2007.

$$

OHC039-051-171-040410-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1111 PM EST WED MAR 2 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO AFFECT SOME FARM BUILDINGS 
  NEAR STRYKER AND FLOOD SOME SECONDARY ROADS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 8 2010.

$$
214 
WGUS83 KIWX 031615
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS 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 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 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS THE AREA DUE TO RECENT 
SNOWMELT AND PRECIPITATION. ADDITIONAL FORECAST PRECIPITATION WILL 
KEEP THE POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING INTO THE WEEKEND.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC001-179-041615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.110301T0336Z.110302T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE 
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 12.6 FEET AROUND  1 PM 
  THURSDAY MARCH  3. 
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.

$$

INC069-179-041615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLFI3.2.ER.110228T1144Z.110302T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON 
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.3 FEET FOR THE NEXT 12 
  HOURS.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN 
  NORTHERN BLUFFTON. LOW AREAS NEAR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. PORTIONS OF ELM GROVE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 450 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 15.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 2 2011.

$$

OHC039-069-041615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110305T0600Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110304T0600Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 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  1 AM FRIDAY MARCH  4.
* AT 13.5 FEET...HARDING ROAD AND THE POWER DAM ROAD BRIDGE IS CLOSED
  BY FLOOD WATER.

$$

OHC069-041615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110309T0800Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.110302T0837Z.110306T1800Z.110308T0800Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM TUESDAY 
  MARCH  8.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.8 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 2 2011.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-041615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR 
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 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 22.4 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM THURSDAY MARCH  3 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 22.5 FEET...US 224 IS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC EXCEPT LARGE TRUCKS.
  PIQUA ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD AT DECATUR. EVACUATIONS BEGIN ON OGG 
  STREET. OHIO STATE ROUTE 49 NEAR WILSHIRE BECOMES FLOODED.

$$

INC003-041615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110307T2100Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110305T1200Z.110306T2100Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 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 16.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM SATURDAY MARCH  5 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 PM SUNDAY
  MARCH  6.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.

$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-041516-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110304T1516Z/
/WRNI3.1.RS.110228T1233Z.110301T0700Z.110303T1516Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN 
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 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 10 AM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 

$$

OHC003-125-137-041615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110308T2100Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110307T2100Z.NR/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS 
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  4 PM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* 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.

$$

OHC039-041603-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-110304T1603Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.110302T0139Z.110302T2000Z.110303T1603Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT 
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 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 11 AM THURSDAY MARCH  3.
* 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.

$$

OHC137-041614-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110305T0600Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110304T0600Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011


  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.6 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  1 AM FRIDAY MARCH  4.
* AT 26.6 FEET...FLOOD WATER BEGINS TO HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 
  AT THE GAGE SITE.

$$

OHC171-041614-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0024.110304T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110304T0600Z.110307T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED FOR
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER 
* FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET AND UNKNOWN.
* 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 12.9 FEET AROUND  7 AM MONDAY MARCH  7. 
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 13.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD K, ONE MILE SOUTHWEST OF MONTPELIER 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD. SOME FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE VILLAGE OF 
  PIONEER. SIGNIFICANT LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS NEAR
  THE RIVER.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-041614-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110304T1800Z.110308T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY AFTERNOON  
  AND CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET AROUND  7 PM MONDAY MARCH  7. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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.

$$

OHC039-051-171-041614-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 AM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.

$$
327 
WGUS83 KIWX 040211
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  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 MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS THE MAUMEE RIVER BASIN
DUE TO RECENT SNOWMELT AND PRECIPITATION. ADDITIONAL FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION WILL KEEP THE POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING GOING THROUGH
THE WEEKEND. 

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-OHC125-050211-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.110302T0250Z.110307T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 20.1 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 20.0 FEET...SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY IN LOW, 
  UNPROTECTED AREAS OF RIVER HAVEN. 
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 22 2010.

$$

OHC039-069-050210-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110305T2000Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110304T2000Z.NO/
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 5 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  3 PM FRIDAY MARCH  4.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ALONG AUGLAIZE...EAST FRONT AND 
  SUMMIT STREETS NEAR STATE ROUTES 424 AND 281.

$$

OHC069-050210-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110308T1200Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.110302T0837Z.110303T0245Z.110307T1200Z.NO/
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 7 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING OF FARM LAND AND POSSIBLY SOME SECONDARY 
  ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-050210-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 22.0 FEET FOR THE NEXT 12 
  HOURS.
* AT 22.5 FEET...US 224 IS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC EXCEPT LARGE TRUCKS.
  PIQUA ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD AT DECATUR. EVACUATIONS BEGIN ON OGG 
  STREET. OHIO STATE ROUTE 49 NEAR WILSHIRE BECOMES FLOODED.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 9 2009.

$$

INC003-050210-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110307T1600Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0030Z.110306T1600Z.NO/
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 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 16.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM FRIDAY MARCH  4 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 AM SUNDAY 
  MARCH  6.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 13 2009.

$$

OHC137-050210-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110305T1000Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110304T1000Z.NO/
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 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 FRIDAY MARCH  4.
* AT 25.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ALONG SOUTH WALNUT AND WEST SECOND 
  STREETS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OTTAWA.


$$

OHC039-051-171-050210-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST THU MAR 3 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 24 2010.

$$
761 
WGUS83 KIWX 041758
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  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... 

  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES
  
  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 MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE AREA DUE TO THE
COMBINATION OF PREVIOUS SNOW MELT AND PRECIPIATION...AND ADDITIONAL
PRECIPITATION FORECAST FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-OHC125-051758-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.110302T0250Z.110307T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 21.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 21.0 FEET...AN INCREASING NUMBER OF CITY STREETS BEGIN TO FLOOD.
  EVACUATIONS ARE NECESSARY IN RIVER HAVEN. NUMEROUS ALLEN COUNTY 
  ROADS ARE FLOODED AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.2 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUL 10 2003.

$$

OHC039-069-051758-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110308T1630Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110307T1630Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 11.7 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 AM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

$$

OHC069-051758-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110309T1200Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.110302T0837Z.110306T1800Z.110308T1200Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY NIGHT  
  AND CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET AROUND  1 PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.

$$

OHC171-051758-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MONO1.2.ER.110305T1400Z.110307T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 13.8 FEET AROUND  1 AM MONDAY MARCH  7. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 14.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD K, ONE MILE SOUTHWEST OF MONTPELIER IS 
  FLOODED. FLOOD WATERS AFFECT THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF PIONEER AND 
  COVER LARGE AREAS OF LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL LAND NEAR THE RIVER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 21 1986.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-051758-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.2.ER.110305T1200Z.110308T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 14.7 FEET AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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. 
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.3 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 14 2009.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-051757-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* AT 21.5 FEET...HIGH WATER AFFECTS US 224...PIQUA RD...OHIO STATE 
  ROUTE 49 NEAR THE STATE LINE ALONG WITH EAST SIDE DECATUR STREETS. 
  RESIDENTIAL FLOODING BEGINS ON EAST JACKSON AND OGG STREETS. 
  BELLMONT HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS BEGIN FLOODING.

$$

INC003-051757-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110308T0500Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0030Z.110307T0500Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 12 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 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 16.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 AM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.

$$

INC001-179-051757-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110310T1100Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.110301T0336Z.110302T0600Z.110309T1100Z.NR/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011


  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE 
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 AM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.

$$

INC069-179-051757-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLFI3.2.ER.110228T1144Z.110302T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN 
  NORTHERN BLUFFTON. LOW AREAS NEAR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. PORTIONS OF ELM GROVE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 450 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

OHC137-051757-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110309T1200Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110308T1200Z.NO/
1258 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011


  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 12 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MORNING AND
  CREST NEAR 23.1 FEET AROUND  7 PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 23.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS MAINLY IN SOUTH OTTAWA. 
  FLOOD WATER ALSO GETS INTO LOW FARMLANDS.

$$
433 
WGUS43 KIWX 050306
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1006 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

...FLOODING SEVERITY FORECAST TO INCREASE FROM MINOR TO MODERATE FOR 
THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN INDIANA 

  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY

.MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED ON THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON
BRIDGE. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE FROM MINOR FLOOD STAGE TO 
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE THIS WEEKEND AS HEAVY RAINFALL IS EXPECTED
TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.  

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-060306-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110308T1000Z/
/SASI3.2.ER.110301T2137Z.110306T0600Z.110307T1000Z.NO/
1006 PM EST FRI MAR 4 2011

...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO CREST NEAR 17.0 FEET AROUND  1 AM
  SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 AM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 17.0 FEET...SOME RESIDENTS IN THE WINCHESTER ROAD AREA AND 
  FAIRWICK APARTMENTS MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED. PROPERTY DAMAGE 
  INCREASES IN SOME AREAS AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 11 2009.

$$
240 
WGUS83 KIWX 051715
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER AFFECTING CASS...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...ST. JOSEPH AND
  STARKE COUNTIES 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  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 JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  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 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AFFECTING ALLEN AND PAULDING COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB 
  AND DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE AREA DUE TO 
RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-OHC125-061715-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.110302T0250Z.110307T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 21.0 FEET...AN INCREASING NUMBER OF CITY STREETS BEGIN TO FLOOD.
  EVACUATIONS ARE NECESSARY IN RIVER HAVEN. NUMEROUS ALLEN COUNTY 
  ROADS ARE FLOODED AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 12 2009.

$$

OHC039-069-061715-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110308T1900Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110307T1900Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 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 11.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 PM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

$$

OHC069-061714-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-110309T0700Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.110302T0837Z.110307T0600Z.110308T0700Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011


  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON 
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.9 FEET AROUND  1 AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-061714-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 20.4 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM SATURDAY MARCH  5 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 20.5 FEET...INDIANA 101 NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS IS CLOSED BY 
  FLOOD WATER. EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL FLOODING IS IN PROGRESS. 
  RESIDENTS OF THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST SIDE OF DECATUR BECOME 
  CONCERNED.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 14 2004.

$$

INC003-061714-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110310T1800Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0215Z.110309T1800Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011


  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 15.8 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SATURDAY MARCH  5 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$

INC017-103-169-061714-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0028.110306T0500Z-110307T1200Z/
/NMCI3.1.ER.110306T0500Z.110306T0500Z.110306T1200Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE EEL RIVER AT NORTH MANCHESTER 
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 AM 
  SUNDAY MARCH  6.
* AT 9.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE...MINOR AGRICULTURAL 
  FLOODING OCCURS.

$$

INC001-179-061714-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.110301T0336Z.110302T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS ARE BLOCKED. ROADS NEAR THE EAST 
  SIDE OF GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED AND
  PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE TRANSFERED TO HIGHER GROUND.

$$

INC069-179-061714-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLFI3.2.ER.110228T1144Z.110302T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.8 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN 
  NORTHERN BLUFFTON. LOW AREAS NEAR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. PORTIONS OF ELM GROVE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 450 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

INC091-141-149-061714-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.110306T1200Z-110308T0600Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.110306T1200Z.110306T1800Z.110307T0600Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 
* FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 12 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 10.1 FEET AROUND  1 PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGINS.

$$

OHC003-125-137-061714-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110309T0900Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110308T0900Z.NR/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 14.4 FEET AROUND  7 PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.

$$

OHC137-061714-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110309T0100Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110308T0100Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011


  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM 
  MONDAY MARCH  7.
* AT 23.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS MAINLY IN SOUTH OTTAWA. 
  FLOOD WATER ALSO GETS INTO LOW FARMLANDS.

$$

OHC171-061714-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-110310T1500Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110306T1100Z.110307T1200Z.110309T1500Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011


  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER 
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 8 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.5 FEET AROUND  1 PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 13.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD K, ONE MILE SOUTHWEST OF MONTPELIER 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD. SOME FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE VILLAGE OF 
  PIONEER. SIGNIFICANT LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS NEAR
  THE RIVER.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-061714-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110305T0537Z.110307T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* 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. 

$$

INC003-061714-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.110306T0500Z-110309T0800Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.110306T0500Z.110307T0000Z.110308T0800Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED FOR
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE 
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 12 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE VERY EARLY SUNDAY 
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET AROUND  7 PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.

$$

OHC039-051-171-061714-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1215 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.

$$
729 
WGUS83 KIWX 060319
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...ST. JOSEPH AND
  STARKE COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AFFECTING ALLEN AND PAULDING COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB 
  AND DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE AREA DUE TO 
RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL. 

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-OHC125-070319-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110311T1400Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.110302T0250Z.110307T0600Z.110310T1400Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 7 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  9 AM THURSDAY
  MARCH 10.
* AT 21.0 FEET...AN INCREASING NUMBER OF CITY STREETS BEGIN TO FLOOD.
  EVACUATIONS ARE NECESSARY IN RIVER HAVEN. NUMEROUS ALLEN COUNTY 
  ROADS ARE FLOODED AT THIS LEVEL.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 12 2009.

$$

OHC039-069-070319-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110310T0400Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110309T0400Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 5 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 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 11.8 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 PM TUESDAY 
  MARCH  8.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-070319-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 20.5 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 20.5 FEET...INDIANA 101 NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS IS CLOSED BY 
  FLOOD WATER. EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL FLOODING IS IN PROGRESS. 
  RESIDENTS OF THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST SIDE OF DECATUR BECOME 
  CONCERNED.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 16 2007.

$$

INC003-070319-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110308T1200Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0215Z.110307T1200Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  7 AM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$

INC001-179-070319-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110311T0200Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.110301T0336Z.110302T0600Z.110310T0200Z.NR/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED 
  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE 
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 6 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  9 PM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS ARE BLOCKED. ROADS NEAR THE EAST 
  SIDE OF GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED AND
  PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE TRANSFERED TO HIGHER GROUND.

$$

INC069-179-070319-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLFI3.2.ER.110228T1144Z.110302T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.4 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 13.0 FEET...ACCESS ROAD TO BLUFFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  IS FLOODED.

$$

INC091-141-149-070318-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.110306T0314Z-110309T0000Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.110306T0030Z.110306T0600Z.110308T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 
* FROM THIS EVENING TO TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 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 10.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGINS.

$$

OHC003-125-137-070318-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110308T1800Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110307T1800Z.NR/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED 
  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS 
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET AROUND  1 AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* 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.

$$

OHC171-070318-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-110311T1800Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110306T1400Z.110307T1200Z.110310T1800Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER 
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 1 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  1 PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM THURSDAY MARCH 10.
* AT 13.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD K, ONE MILE SOUTHWEST OF MONTPELIER 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD. SOME FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE VILLAGE OF 
  PIONEER. SIGNIFICANT LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS NEAR
  THE RIVER.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-070318-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110305T0537Z.110308T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* 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. 

$$

INC003-070318-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.110306T0314Z-110309T0300Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.110306T0025Z.110306T1800Z.110308T0300Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE 
* FROM THIS EVENING TO TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 PM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND AND FARMLAND FLOODING NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

$$

OHC039-051-171-070318-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 PM EST SAT MAR 5 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.

$$
567 
WGUS83 KIWX 061744
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...ST. JOSEPH AND
  STARKE 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 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  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 MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS THE AREA DUE TO RECENT
HEAVY RAINFALL. 

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC003-OHC125-071744-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110311T0900Z/
/FTWI3.2.ER.110302T0250Z.110307T0600Z.110310T0900Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 20.1 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM THURSDAY
  MARCH 10.
* AT 20.0 FEET...SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY IN LOW, 
  UNPROTECTED AREAS OF RIVER HAVEN. 
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 22 2010.

$$

OHC039-069-071744-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110310T0700Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110309T0700Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 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 12.3 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-071744-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 20.3 FEET AROUND  1 PM 
  SUNDAY MARCH  6. 
* AT 20.5 FEET...INDIANA 101 NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS IS CLOSED BY 
  FLOOD WATER. EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL FLOODING IS IN PROGRESS. 
  RESIDENTS OF THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST SIDE OF DECATUR BECOME 
  CONCERNED.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 14 2004.

$$

INC003-071744-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110309T0300Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0215Z.110308T0300Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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 10 PM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$

INC001-179-071744-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110311T0600Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.110301T0336Z.110302T0600Z.110310T0600Z.NR/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE 
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM THURSDAY
  MARCH 10.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS ARE BLOCKED. ROADS NEAR THE EAST 
  SIDE OF GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED AND
  PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE TRANSFERED TO HIGHER GROUND.

$$

INC069-179-071744-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-110312T0700Z/
/BLFI3.2.ER.110228T1144Z.110302T1300Z.110311T0700Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON 
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 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 13.6 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM FRIDAY 
  MARCH 11.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN 
  NORTHERN BLUFFTON. LOW AREAS NEAR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. PORTIONS OF ELM GROVE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 450 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

INC091-141-149-071744-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-110310T0600Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.110306T0030Z.110306T1800Z.110309T0600Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY 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 10.4 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGINS.

$$

OHC003-125-137-071743-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110309T0500Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110308T0500Z.NR/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS 
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 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 13.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 AM TUESDAY 
  MARCH  8.
* 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.

$$

OHC137-071743-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110309T2200Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110308T2200Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 23.7 FEET AROUND  1 PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 PM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 23.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS MAINLY IN SOUTH OTTAWA. 
  FLOOD WATER ALSO GETS INTO LOW FARMLANDS.

$$

OHC171-071743-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110306T1800Z.110308T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER 
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 13.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD K, ONE MILE SOUTHWEST OF MONTPELIER 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD. SOME FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE VILLAGE OF 
  PIONEER. SIGNIFICANT LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS NEAR
  THE RIVER.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-071743-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110305T0537Z.110307T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* 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. 

$$

INC003-071743-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110308T1800Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.110306T0025Z.110306T1800Z.110307T1800Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND AND FARMLAND FLOODING NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

$$

OHC039-051-171-071743-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1244 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.3 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.

$$
243 
WGUS83 KIWX 062132
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  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 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB 
  AND DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS THE AREA DUE TO RECENT
HEAVY RAINFALL 

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC001-003-OHC161-072132-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110312T1700Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.110311T1700Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR 
* UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 3 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* AT 20.5 FEET...INDIANA 101 NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS IS CLOSED BY 
  FLOOD WATER. EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL FLOODING IS IN PROGRESS. 
  RESIDENTS OF THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST SIDE OF DECATUR BECOME 
  CONCERNED.

$$

INC003-072132-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110309T0000Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0215Z.110308T0000Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 3 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  7 PM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$

OHC003-125-137-072132-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110309T0500Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110308T0500Z.NR/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 4 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 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 13.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 AM TUESDAY 
  MARCH  8.
* 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.

$$

OHC137-072132-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110310T0000Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110309T0000Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 3 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY EVENING AND
  CREST NEAR 23.8 FEET AROUND  7 PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 23.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS MAINLY IN SOUTH OTTAWA. 
  FLOOD WATER ALSO GETS INTO LOW FARMLANDS.

$$

INC003-OHC125-072132-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110311T0100Z/
/FTWI3.1.ER.110302T0250Z.110307T1200Z.110310T0100Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 3 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET AND RISING.
* 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 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 PM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 20.0 FEET...SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY IN LOW, 
  UNPROTECTED AREAS OF RIVER HAVEN. 

$$

OHC039-069-072132-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110310T0700Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110309T0700Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 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 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

$$

OHC171-072131-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110306T1913Z.110308T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 13.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD K, ONE MILE SOUTHWEST OF MONTPELIER 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD. SOME FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE VILLAGE OF 
  PIONEER. SIGNIFICANT LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS NEAR
  THE RIVER.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-072131-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110305T0537Z.110308T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* 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. 

$$

INC003-072131-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110308T2000Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.110306T0025Z.110307T0000Z.110307T2000Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 4 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH  6 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 PM MONDAY 
  MARCH  7.
* AT 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND AND FARMLAND FLOODING NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

$$

OHC039-051-171-072131-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
432 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 4 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.3 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.

$$
844 
WGUS83 KIWX 070227
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...ST. JOSEPH AND
  STARKE 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 
  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 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB 
  AND DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS THE AREA DUE TO RECENT
HEAVY RAINFALL. 

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC001-179-080227-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110311T0600Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.110301T0336Z.110302T0600Z.110310T0600Z.NR/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 6 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM THURSDAY
  MARCH 10.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS ARE BLOCKED. ROADS NEAR THE EAST 
  SIDE OF GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED AND
  PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE TRANSFERED TO HIGHER GROUND.

$$

INC069-179-080227-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-110312T0700Z/
/BLFI3.2.ER.110228T1144Z.110302T1300Z.110311T0700Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 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 13.5 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM FRIDAY 
  MARCH 11.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN 
  NORTHERN BLUFFTON. LOW AREAS NEAR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. PORTIONS OF ELM GROVE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 450 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

INC091-141-149-080227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-110309T1800Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.110306T0030Z.110306T2230Z.110308T1800Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 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  1 PM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGINS.

$$

OHC003-125-137-080227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110309T0300Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110308T0300Z.NR/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS 
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY 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 FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 PM MONDAY MARCH  7.

$$

OHC137-080227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110309T1200Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110308T1200Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY NIGHT AND 
  CREST NEAR 23.4 FEET AROUND  1 PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 23.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS MAINLY IN SOUTH OTTAWA. 
  FLOOD WATER ALSO GETS INTO LOW FARMLANDS.

$$

INC003-OHC125-080227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110310T1900Z/
/FTWI3.1.ER.110302T0250Z.110306T1145Z.110309T1900Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 19.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 PM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 19.0 FEET...THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE LAUNCHES 24-HOUR FLOOD FIGHT.

$$

OHC039-069-080227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110310T0900Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110309T0900Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 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 12.4 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH  9.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

$$

OHC171-080227-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110306T2053Z.110308T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 13.0 FEET...COUNTY ROAD K, ONE MILE SOUTHWEST OF MONTPELIER 
  BEGINS TO FLOOD. SOME FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT THE VILLAGE OF 
  PIONEER. SIGNIFICANT LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS NEAR
  THE RIVER.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-080227-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110305T0537Z.110308T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* 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. 

$$

INC003-080227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-110308T1200Z/
/ROOI3.1.ER.110306T0025Z.110306T1815Z.110307T1200Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET AND RISING.
* 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  7 AM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* AT 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND AND FARMLAND FLOODING NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-080227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110312T1400Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.110311T1400Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR 
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 7 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  9 AM FRIDAY MARCH 11.
* 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.

$$

INC003-080226-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110309T0600Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0215Z.110308T0600Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  1 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 15.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ON THE LOWEST UNPROTECTED CITY 
  STREETS, PARK DRIVES AND COUNTY ROADS.

$$

OHC039-051-171-080226-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
927 PM EST SUN MAR 6 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.7 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.

$$
478 
WGUS83 KIWX 071335
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  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 
  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 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES IN THE MAUMEE RIVER BASIN.

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...SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

OHC003-125-137-081335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-110309T0500Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.110228T1930Z.110302T0300Z.110308T0500Z.NR/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS 
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 AM MONDAY 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 FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 12 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 19 2011.

$$

OHC137-081335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-110309T1400Z/
/OTTO1.2.RS.110301T0007Z.110302T1130Z.110308T1400Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 7 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 23.2 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM MONDAY MARCH  7 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  9 AM TUESDAY 
  MARCH  8.
* AT 23.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS MAINLY IN SOUTH OTTAWA. 
  FLOOD WATER ALSO GETS INTO LOW FARMLANDS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.5 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 10 2008.

$$

INC003-OHC125-081335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-110311T1400Z/
/FTWI3.1.ER.110302T0250Z.110306T1145Z.110310T1400Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER AT FORT WAYNE 
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 7 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  9 AM THURSDAY MARCH 10.
* AT 19.0 FEET...THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE LAUNCHES 24-HOUR FLOOD FIGHT.

$$

OHC039-069-081335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110309T1300Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.110301T0148Z.110302T2330Z.110308T1300Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE 
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 5 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 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  8 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.7 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 16 2007.

$$

OHC171-081335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-110311T0600Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.110307T0523Z.110307T1800Z.110310T0600Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER 
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE VERY EARLY MONDAY 
  MORNING AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM THURSDAY MARCH 10.
* AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS 
  NEAR THE RIVER.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 14 2010.

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-081335-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.110305T0537Z.110307T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* 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. 

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-081334-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110312T1700Z/
/DCRI3.2.RS.110228T1319Z.110303T0945Z.110311T1700Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR 
* UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 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 WEDNESDAY MARCH  9 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 PM 
  FRIDAY MARCH 11.
* 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.

$$

INC003-081334-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110308T1900Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0215Z.110307T1900Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  FOR THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE 
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 7 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  2 PM MONDAY MARCH  7.
* 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.

$$

OHC039-051-171-081334-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.110228T2035Z.110308T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
835 AM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.7 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM TUESDAY MARCH  8 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.9 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 24 2010.

$$
422 
WGUS83 KIWX 080227
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
927 PM EST MON MAR 7 2011

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY
 
THIS WILL BE THE LAST STATEMENT FOR THIS HIGH WATER EVENT.

INC003-080257-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-110308T1900Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.110301T2137Z.110304T0215Z.110307T1907Z.NO/
927 PM EST MON MAR 7 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER AT MULDOON BRIDGE
* AT 8 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 13.5 FEET AROUND  1 AM 
  TUESDAY MARCH  8.


$$

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 Feb 28, 4:00 PM EST, 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 28, 4:00 PM EST, 52 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
400 PM EST MON FEB 28 2011

.SHORT TERM...
TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. FEAST OR FAMINE WITH EXTRMLY BENIGN
WX PATTERN IN SHORT TERM NOW...SAVE FOR TYPICAL WATER ROUTING ISSUES
INHERENT WITH GROUNDWATER/SOIL MODELING AND THEIR
ASSUMPTIONS/LIMITATIONS...PARTICULARLY THROUGHOUT THE WABASH AND SRN
MAUMEE BASINS WHERE UPWARDS OF 1.5-2.5 INCHES FELL...WITH ESTIMATED
HIR SPOT AMNTS IN XTRM SERN CWA.

SUBSIDENCE ALONG WITH 8H COLD POOL QUICKLY MARCHING OFF INTO LWR
GRTLKS THIS EVENING TO OFFER RAPID CLRG THIS EVENING. SFC RIDGE FM
WRN GRTLKS TO OK FALLS SEWD ACRS CWA BY 06 UTC TO AFFORD STRONG
RADIATIONAL COOLING CONDS AND SIDE WITH A NON-DIURNAL TREND WITH
SHARP COOLING TO 06 UTC FOLLOWED BY MORE GRDL COOLING TO NO HIR THAN
STRONGLY AGREED MOS.

ARDENT OMEGA BLOCK CNTRD ACRS BEARING SEA TO KEEP NRN CONUS IN A
BROAD LOW AMPLITUDE TROF THRU THE SHORT TERM PD. MINOR WAVE
PERTURBATION IN RAPID ZONAL FLOW ACRS SRN CAN/NRN ROCKIES TO DRIVE
FNTL WAVE BETWN 49 AND 50TH PARALLEL THIS EVENING TO SOUTH OF JAMES
BAY BY TUESDAY EVENING. GAUNTLET BLOCKING GOMEX SOURCED MSTR XTNDG
FM TX TO MID ATL WITH LITTLE MORE THAN WAFTS OF CI/STRAY SCTRG OF
ALTOCU ANTICIPATED INTO LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 1000-900MB THERMAL
TONGUE ALONG/STRONG INSOLATION/LLVL WAA IN RETURN FLOW TO AFFORD
DIURNAL PLUS RISES ON TUE...SIDING AWAY FM SEEMINGLY TOO COOL NAM
GIVEN +5C/24 HR TEMP RISES IN BL. SOME INCRS IN STRATOCU CLOUDS
NORTH WITH COOLING/SATURATION WITHIN MIXED LYR TOWARD DAYBREAK WED
WITH STRONG PROFILE VEERING/COOLING.

&&

.LONG TERM...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

ACTIVE/PROGRESSIVE FLOW PATTERN WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE LOWER 48
THIS PERIOD AS EASTERN PACIFIC WAVES TRACK EWD UNDER NE PACIFIC AND
NORTHERN HUDSON BAY NEGATIVE HEIGHT ANOMALIES. FAVORED A
GEFS/GFS/ECMWF BLEND FOR THIS PACKAGE WHICH MATCHED UP RELATIVELY
WELL TO INHERITED GRIDS. AS A RESULT...ONLY MINOR CHANGES WERE MADE
TO THE FCST. A LOW LEVEL RIDGE AXIS BEHIND A NRN STREAM SHORTWAVE
SHOULD PROVIDE THE FA WITH DRY CONDITIONS AND NEAR NORMAL TEMPS
WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY. WAA WILL COMMENCE LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
AS THE LOW LVL FLOW VEERS SOUTHWESTERLY IN RESPONSE TO HEIGHT FALLS
ACROSS THE PLAINS. INCREASING ISENTROPIC UPGLIDE AND MOISTURE
ADVECTION IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING LEAD SHORTWAVE TROUGH WILL
LIKELY SET THE STAGE FOR PERIODS OF RAIN...BEST CHANCES LATE FRIDAY
INTO SATURDAY ALONG A DEEP FRONTAL CIRCULATION POISED TO SETTLE SEWD
INTO THE FA. IMPRESSIVE GULF OF MEXICO MOISTURE TAP COMBINED WITH
CYCLOGENESIS ALONG BOUNDARY MAY ONCE AGAIN LEAD TO RAINFALL AMOUNTS
IN EXCESS OF AN INCH...WHICH WOULD ACT TO FURTHER EXACERBATE RIVER
AND LOW LAND FLOODING. THE ECWMF...GEM...AND SEVERAL GFS ENSEMBLE
MEMBERS HAVE A SLOWER...MORE AMPLIFIED UPPER TROUGH OVER THE EASTERN
CONUS BY SUNDAY AS ADDITIONAL JET ENERGY DIVES SWD THROUGH THE
WESTERN PERIPHERY OF THE UPPER TROUGH. ENOUGH INTER/INTRA MODEL
CONTINUITY WITH THIS SOLUTION TO KEEP CHC POPS FOR A CHANGEOVER TO
SNOW SATURDAY NIGHT...HIGHEST IN THE SE...AS MID LVL DEFORMATION
SNOWS MAY CLIP THE FA. LEFT SUNDAY DRY FOR NOW AS QUESTION SLOWER
SOLUTIONS GIVEN PROGRESSIVE NATURE TO PATTERN. DRY CONDITIONS AND
AOB NORMAL TEMPS ARE EXPECTED BY DAY 7...WITH THE NEXT CHANCE FOR
SHOWERS AND POTENTIALLY THUNDERSTORMS JUST BEYOND THE FORECAST
PERIOD / MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK / AS THE NEXT SYSTEM IN THIS ACTIVE LA
NINA REGIME MOVES INTO THE MIDWEST/GREAT LAKES.

&&

.AVIATION...
SFC HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE FM SRN PLAINS NEWD INTO UPR MS VLY WORKING
SLOWLY EWD TWRDS WRN GRTLKS THIS AFTN. INCRSG SUBSIDENCE/LWRG INV
HEIGHTS TO DISSOLVE PRESENT MVFR STRATOCU DECK IN NEXT HOUR/TWO.
WITH STRONGEST PRES RISES NOW INTO LWR GRTLKS AND DCRSG SFC BASED
LAPSE RATES WINDS SHOULD BE PEAKING ATTM AND GRDLY RELAX BY EVENING.
RAMPING SRLY FLOW DVLPS TUE WITH AS DRY FNTL BNDRY EMERGING FM LEE
OF GLACIER NP ATTM TO LK SUPR-CNTL PLAINS BY TUE AFTN.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...NONE.
MI...NONE.
OH...NONE.
LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY FOR LMZ043-046.

&&

SHORT TERM...MURPHY
LONG TERM...STEINWEDEL
AVIATION...MURPHY
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 28, 6:08 AM EST, 10 hours 44 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
608 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-011115-
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
608 AM EST MON FEB 28 2011 /508 AM CST MON FEB 28 2011/

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW AND RECENT HEAVY
RAINFALL WILL POSE A THREAT OF FLOODING THIS MORNING...ESPECIALLY
SOUTH OF ROUTE 30.

A THREAT OF LOWLAND FLOODING ALONG SOME AREA RIVERS WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH MUCH OF THE WEEK. PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST RIVER
STATEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

FLOODING WILL LIKELY PERSIST ON SOME AREA RIVERS THIS WEEK. PLEASE
REFER TO THE LATEST RIVER STATEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER REPORTS OF ANY OBSERVED FLOODING AND RAINFALL AMOUNTS
WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

&&

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

LMZ043-046-011115-
NEW BUFFALO MI TO ST JOSEPH MI-MICHIGAN CITY IN TO NEW BUFFALO MI-
608 AM EST MON FEB 28 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 LATE TONIGHT.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

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/?N=MARINE

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 7:03 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementIWXNoble27 min
Feb 27, 9:36 PM ESTRiver Flood WatchIWXAllen18 hr
Feb 27, 9:39 PM ESTRiver Flood WatchIWXCass, Miami, Wabash20 hr
Feb 27, 11:54 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXAdams, Blackford, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Wells6 hr
Feb 28, 1:08 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningIWXAdams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, Grant, Huntington and 5 more12 hr
Feb 28, 1:19 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryIWX3 hr
Feb 28, 4:43 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXHuntington, Wells12 days
Feb 28, 4:43 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXAdams, Wells11 days
Feb 28, 7:52 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXCass, Miami, Wabash14 hr
Feb 28, 8:33 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXAdams, Allen11 days
Feb 28, 9:20 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXBlackford, Huntington, Jay, Wabash, Wells4 days
Feb 28, 10:03 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXGrant, Miami, Wabash56 hr
Feb 28, 3:54 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXAllen9 days
Feb 28, 4:55 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXLaPorte, Saint Joseph, Starke42 hr

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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.