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River Flood Warning 89, NWS Northern Indiana

December 22, 2013Grant County, Miami County, Wabash County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Dec 22, 2013, 11:59 AM EST for Grant County, Miami County, Wabash County, Indiana. It took effect at Dec 22, 2013, 4:36 PM EST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 22, 2013, 11:59 AM EST (16:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2013, 4:36 PM EST
Expired
Dec 24, 2013, 10:04 AM EST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Grant County, IN, Miami County, IN, Wabash County, IN

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:03 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 Mississinewa River at Marion (MROI3).

Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
12 ft
Moderate stage
13 ft
Major stage
16 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03326500, 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.

419 
WGUS43 KIWX 221659
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1159 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

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

  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES

.THE COMBINATION OF SNOWMELT AND HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE PAST
COUPLE OF DAYS HAS LED TO RISING RIVER LEVELS OVER THE PAST 24
HOURS. THE MISSISSINEWA AND WABASH RIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED
FLOOD STAGE AT MARION AND BLUFFTON LATER SUNDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC053-103-169-231659-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0089.131222T2136Z-131224T0300Z/
/MROI3.1.ER.131222T2136Z.131223T0000Z.131223T0300Z.NO/
1159 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 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 12.2 FEET AROUND  7 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER 22.
* AT 12.0 FEET...RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE. COUNTY ROAD 1125 SOUTH NEAR
  MATTHEWS BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE RESTAURANT NEAR THE RIVER GAGE BEGINS
  TO FLOOD. WATER BEGINS TO ENTER MATTER PARK AND CROSSES NORTH 
  WASHINGTON STREET.  BASEMENTS AND HOMES ALONG BOOTS CREEK BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD. A FEW RESIDENTS ALONG RIVER ROAD BECOME CONCERNED. FLOOD 
  WATER APPROACHES RESTAURANT NEAR CHARLES PARK

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

INC069-179-231658-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0090.131222T1659Z-131224T1000Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.131222T1638Z.131222T1800Z.131223T1000Z.NO/
1159 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING AND
  CREST NEAR 10.3 FEET AROUND  1 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER 22.
* AT 10.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING OF 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4085 8552 4088 8541 4078 8512 4072 8508
      4069 8511                       

$$
8 follow-up statements
194 
WGUS83 KIWX 222245
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH 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 ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES
  
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT SNOWMELT AND HEAVY RAINFALL HAS CAUSED MINOR TO MODERATE
FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

OHC003-125-137-232245-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0078.000000T0000Z-131225T1200Z/
/FTJO1.2.ER.131222T1320Z.131223T1200Z.131224T1200Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 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 16.2 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4081 8440 4101 8426 4100 8422 4092 8423
      4081 8433                       

$$

OHC039-232245-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-131225T1352Z/
/DFCO1.2.ER.131223T0806Z.131223T1800Z.131224T1352Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY 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 MONDAY 
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 23.0 FEET AROUND  1 PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 
  AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 23.0 FEET...HOMES ON RIVERSIDE AVENUE IN DEFIANCE BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8442 4129 8436 4128 8434 4126 8435
      4123 8439                       

$$

OHC137-232245-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-131226T1832Z/
/OTTO1.2.ER.131222T1115Z.131224T0600Z.131225T1832Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.8 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 28.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM 
  WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 29.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN
  OTTAWA.

&&

LAT...LON 4103 8429 4107 8429 4108 8404 4100 8401
      4104 8416                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-232245-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0080.131224T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.131224T0300Z.131226T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY NIGHT  AND 
  CREST NEAR 20.3 FEET AROUND  1 AM THURSDAY DECEMBER 26. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8591 4082 8494


$$

INC053-103-169-232245-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131224T0130Z/
/MROI3.1.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T0000Z.131223T0130Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY 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 12.1 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 PM 
  SUNDAY DECEMBER 22.
* AT 12.0 FEET...RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE. COUNTY ROAD 1125 SOUTH NEAR
  MATTHEWS BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE RESTAURANT NEAR THE RIVER GAGE BEGINS
  TO FLOOD. WATER BEGINS TO ENTER MATTER PARK AND CROSSES NORTH 
  WASHINGTON STREET.  BASEMENTS AND HOMES ALONG BOOTS CREEK BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD. A FEW RESIDENTS ALONG RIVER ROAD BECOME CONCERNED. FLOOD 
  WATER APPROACHES RESTAURANT NEAR CHARLES PARK

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-232245-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131224T1312Z/
/WRNI3.1.ER.131222T1145Z.131223T0000Z.131223T1312Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 5 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 RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 AM 
  MONDAY DECEMBER 23.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 

&&

LAT...LON 4080 8570 4082 8562 4069 8541 4067 8544
      4075 8565                       

$$

INC069-179-232245-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-131224T1000Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.131222T1444Z.131222T1600Z.131223T1000Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM 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 FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  5 AM MONDAY DECEMBER 23.
* AT 10.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING OF 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4085 8552 4088 8541 4078 8512 4072 8508
      4069 8511                       

$$

OHC039-069-232244-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0086.131224T0000Z-131225T0700Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.131224T0000Z.131224T0600Z.131224T0700Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* FROM MONDAY EVENING TO LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY EVENING  
  AND CREST NEAR 10.1 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS IN KINGSBURY AND PONTIAC PARKS.

&&

LAT...LON 4121 8465 4127 8467 4131 8431 4128 8431


$$

OHC069-232244-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0087.131223T1112Z-131226T0900Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.131223T1112Z.131224T0600Z.131225T0900Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* FROM MONDAY MORNING TO LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 4 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.

&&

LAT...LON 4131 8431 4146 8407 4141 8401 4129 8415
      4128 8431                       

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-232244-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0088.131223T1200Z-131226T0600Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.131223T1200Z.131224T0000Z.131225T0600Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM MONDAY MORNING TO LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4126 8498 4140 8481 4139 8478 4123 8493


$$

OHC039-051-171-232244-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.131222T1524Z.131225T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
545 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 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 12.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO AFFECT SOME FARM BUILDINGS 
  NEAR STRYKER AND FLOOD SOME SECONDARY ROADS.

&&

LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
      4130 8438                       

$$
364 
WGUS83 KIWX 230336
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH 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 NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY 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 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL HAS CAUSED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING ALONG
AREA RIVERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

OHC003-125-137-240336-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0078.000000T0000Z-131225T1200Z/
/FTJO1.2.ER.131222T1320Z.131223T1200Z.131224T1200Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.7 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 16.0 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4081 8440 4101 8426 4100 8422 4092 8423
      4081 8433                       

$$

OHC039-240336-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-131225T0949Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.131223T1305Z.131224T0000Z.131224T0949Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 22.2 FEET AROUND  7 PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 23.0 FEET...HOMES ON RIVERSIDE AVENUE IN DEFIANCE BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8442 4129 8436 4128 8434 4126 8435
      4123 8439                       

$$

OHC137-240336-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-131226T0843Z/
/OTTO1.2.ER.131222T1115Z.131223T1800Z.131225T0843Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.8 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 28.7 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM 
  WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 29.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN
  OTTAWA.

&&

LAT...LON 4103 8429 4107 8429 4108 8404 4100 8401
      4104 8416                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-240336-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0080.131224T0300Z-131228T0032Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.131224T0300Z.131225T1200Z.131227T0032Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* FROM MONDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY NIGHT  AND 
  CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET AROUND  7 AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 26.
* AT 20.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO CROSS STATE HIGHWAY 49 JUST NORTH OF
  WILSHIRE, OHIO.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8591 4082 8494


$$

INC053-103-169-240336-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131224T1648Z/
/MROI3.1.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T0600Z.131223T1648Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 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 12.5 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 AM 
  MONDAY DECEMBER 23.
* AT 12.8 FEET...FLOOD WATERS CUT OFF THE STONECRAFT MANOR TRAILER 
  PARK AND THE QUAIL HOLLOW NEIGHBORHOOD.

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-240335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131224T1802Z/
/WRNI3.1.ER.131222T1145Z.131223T0600Z.131223T1802Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 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  1 PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 

&&

LAT...LON 4080 8570 4082 8562 4069 8541 4067 8544
      4075 8565                       

$$

INC069-179-240335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-131225T0400Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.131222T1444Z.131223T1200Z.131224T0400Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 11 AM 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 10.5 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 PM 
  MONDAY DECEMBER 23.
* AT 11.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD AT BLUFFTON BEGINS TO FLOOD.

&&

LAT...LON 4085 8552 4088 8541 4078 8512 4072 8508
      4069 8511                       

$$

OHC069-240335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0087.131223T2024Z-131225T1048Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.131223T2024Z.131224T0600Z.131224T1048Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY AFTERNOON  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.4 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.

&&

LAT...LON 4131 8431 4146 8407 4141 8401 4129 8415
      4128 8431                       

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-240335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0088.131223T1819Z-131226T0600Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.131223T1819Z.131224T0000Z.131225T0600Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY 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 MONDAY AFTERNOON  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* 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.
&&

LAT...LON 4126 8498 4140 8481 4139 8478 4123 8493


$$

OHC039-051-171-240335-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-131228T1600Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.131222T1524Z.131225T0600Z.131227T1600Z.NO/
1036 PM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 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 12.7 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 AM 
  FRIDAY DECEMBER 27.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO AFFECT SOME FARM BUILDINGS 
  NEAR STRYKER AND FLOOD SOME SECONDARY ROADS.

&&

LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
      4130 8438                       

$$
447 
WGUS43 KIWX 230742
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
242 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

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

  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES

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

  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES

.THE COMBINATION OF RECENT HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW MELT WILL CAUSE
MODERATE FLOODING ALONG THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER AT MARION... AND MINOR
FLOODING ON THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC053-103-169-240742-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131225T0700Z/
/MROI3.2.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T1800Z.131224T0700Z.NO/
242 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO CREST NEAR 13.2 FEET AROUND  1 PM
  MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM TUESDAY 
  DECEMBER 24.
* AT 13.0 FEET...BOOT STREET BEGINS TO FLOOD AS WATER BACKS UP MASSEY
  CREEK. SEVERAL HOMES IN THIS AREA BECOME FLOODED.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.3 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUL 7 2003.

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

INC001-179-240741-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0091.131223T1330Z-131225T1930Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.131223T1330Z.131224T0000Z.131224T1930Z.NO/
242 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* FROM THIS MORNING TO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MORNING AND
  CREST NEAR 11.5 FEET AROUND  7 PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 7 2011.

&&

LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502


$$
932 
WGUS83 KIWX 231627
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
  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 AT NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY 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 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT HAS LED TO MINOR TO MODERATE
FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC053-103-169-241627-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131225T0850Z/
/MROI3.2.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T1800Z.131224T0850Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING IN EASTERN AND NORTHERN SECTIONS OF MARION 
  IS COMMON. WATER IS UP TO 4 FEET DEEP IN SOME HOMES. STATE ROUTE 1 
  IS CLOSED FROM STATE ROUTE 28 TO COUNTY ROAD 800 IN RANDOLPH 
  COUNTY.

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

OHC003-125-137-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0078.000000T0000Z-131225T1315Z/
/FTJO1.2.ER.131222T1320Z.131223T1500Z.131224T1315Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4081 8440 4101 8426 4100 8422 4092 8423
      4081 8433                       

$$

OHC039-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-131225T1200Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.131223T2034Z.131224T0000Z.131224T1200Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 21.4 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8442 4129 8436 4128 8434 4126 8435
      4123 8439                       

$$

OHC137-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-131226T1348Z/
/OTTO1.2.ER.131222T1115Z.131223T1800Z.131225T1348Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.8 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 28.9 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 AM 
  WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 29.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN
  OTTAWA.

&&

LAT...LON 4103 8429 4107 8429 4108 8404 4100 8401
      4104 8416                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0080.131224T0800Z-131228T0320Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.131224T0800Z.131226T0000Z.131227T0320Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS MISSING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET AROUND  7 PM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 
  25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 26.
* AT 20.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO CROSS STATE HIGHWAY 49 JUST NORTH OF
  WILSHIRE, OHIO.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8591 4082 8494


$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131225T0000Z/
/WRNI3.1.ER.131222T1145Z.131223T0630Z.131224T0000Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 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  7 PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 

&&

LAT...LON 4080 8570 4082 8562 4069 8541 4067 8544
      4075 8565                       

$$

INC001-179-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-131225T1700Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.131223T0727Z.131224T0000Z.131224T1700Z.NR/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 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 12.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 PM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.

&&

LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502


$$

INC069-179-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-131226T1100Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.131222T1444Z.131224T0600Z.131225T1100Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 11 AM 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 12.4 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 AM 
  WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 12.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD AND A FEW COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED BY HIGH
  WATER.

&&

LAT...LON 4085 8552 4088 8541 4078 8512 4072 8508
      4069 8511                       

$$

OHC069-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0087.131224T0508Z-131225T2100Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.131224T0508Z.131224T1200Z.131224T2100Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE VERY EARLY TUESDAY
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 12.3 FEET AROUND  1 PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 
  AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.

&&

LAT...LON 4131 8431 4146 8407 4141 8401 4129 8415
      4128 8431                       

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0088.131224T0600Z-131226T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.131224T0600Z.131224T0600Z.131225T0000Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4126 8498 4140 8481 4139 8478 4123 8493


$$

OHC039-051-171-241626-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-131228T1500Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.131222T1524Z.131225T0600Z.131227T1500Z.NO/
1127 AM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 11 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 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 12.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM 
  FRIDAY DECEMBER 27.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO AFFECT SOME FARM BUILDINGS 
  NEAR STRYKER AND FLOOD SOME SECONDARY ROADS.

&&

LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
      4130 8438                       

$$
136 
WGUS83 KIWX 231923
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
223 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT HAS LED TO MINOR TO MODERATE 
FLOODING 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC053-103-169-241923-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131225T0850Z/
/MROI3.2.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T1845Z.131224T0850Z.NO/
223 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 2 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 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  3 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING IN EASTERN AND NORTHERN SECTIONS OF MARION 
  IS COMMON. WATER IS UP TO 4 FEET DEEP IN SOME HOMES. STATE ROUTE 1 
  IS CLOSED FROM STATE ROUTE 28 TO COUNTY ROAD 800 IN RANDOLPH 
  COUNTY.

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-241922-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131225T0645Z/
/WRNI3.1.ER.131222T1145Z.131223T0630Z.131224T0645Z.NO/
223 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 2 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 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  1 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 

&&

LAT...LON 4080 8570 4082 8562 4069 8541 4067 8544
      4075 8565                       

$$
906 
WGUS83 KIWX 232038
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

...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 NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL HAS CAUSED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC053-103-169-242038-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131225T0850Z/
/MROI3.2.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T1945Z.131224T0850Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 3 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 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  3 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING IN EASTERN AND NORTHERN SECTIONS OF MARION 
  IS COMMON. WATER IS UP TO 4 FEET DEEP IN SOME HOMES. STATE ROUTE 1 
  IS CLOSED FROM STATE ROUTE 28 TO COUNTY ROAD 800 IN RANDOLPH 
  COUNTY.

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

OHC003-125-137-242038-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0078.000000T0000Z-131225T1450Z/
/FTJO1.2.ER.131222T1320Z.131223T1500Z.131224T1450Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 3 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  9 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4081 8440 4101 8426 4100 8422 4092 8423
      4081 8433                       

$$

OHC039-242037-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-131225T0417Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.131223T2058Z.131224T0000Z.131224T0417Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 3 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 21.5 FEET AROUND  7 PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 PM MONDAY DECEMBER 23.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8442 4129 8436 4128 8434 4126 8435
      4123 8439                       

$$

OHC137-242037-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-131226T1621Z/
/OTTO1.2.ER.131222T1115Z.131223T1500Z.131225T1621Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 2 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.8 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 11 AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 29.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN
  OTTAWA.

&&

LAT...LON 4103 8429 4107 8429 4108 8404 4100 8401
      4104 8416                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-242037-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0080.131224T1800Z-131228T0148Z/
/DCRI3.2.ER.131224T1800Z.131226T0000Z.131227T0148Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 3 PM MONDAY THE RIVER IS RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON
  AND CREST NEAR 20.0 FEET AROUND  7 PM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 AND 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  8 PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 26.
* AT 20.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO CROSS STATE HIGHWAY 49 JUST NORTH OF
  WILSHIRE, OHIO.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8591 4082 8494


$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-242037-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131225T0645Z/
/WRNI3.1.ER.131222T1145Z.131223T0630Z.131224T0645Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 3 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 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  1 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 

&&

LAT...LON 4080 8570 4082 8562 4069 8541 4067 8544
      4075 8565                       

$$

OHC069-242037-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0087.131224T1200Z-131225T1200Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.131224T1200Z.131224T1200Z.131224T1200Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 1 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING OF FARM LAND AND POSSIBLY SOME SECONDARY 
  ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4131 8431 4146 8407 4141 8401 4129 8415
      4128 8431                       

$$

OHC039-051-171-242037-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-131228T1200Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.131222T1524Z.131225T0000Z.131227T1200Z.NO/
338 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 3 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 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 
  AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM 
  FRIDAY DECEMBER 27.
* AT 12.0 FEET...PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 66 FLOOD NORTH OF ARCHBOLD.

&&

LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
      4130 8438                       

$$
354 
WGUS83 KIWX 240325
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES 
  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 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY COUNTY

.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL HAS CAUSED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING ALONG
AREA RIVERS.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC053-103-169-250325-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131225T1134Z/
/MROI3.2.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T1945Z.131224T1134Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  6 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING IN EASTERN AND NORTHERN SECTIONS OF MARION 
  IS COMMON. WATER IS UP TO 4 FEET DEEP IN SOME HOMES. STATE ROUTE 1 
  IS CLOSED FROM STATE ROUTE 28 TO COUNTY ROAD 800 IN RANDOLPH 
  COUNTY.

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

OHC003-125-137-250325-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0078.000000T0000Z-131225T1706Z/
/FTJO1.2.ER.131222T1320Z.131223T1500Z.131224T1706Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 12 PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4081 8440 4101 8426 4100 8422 4092 8423
      4081 8433                       

$$

OHC039-250325-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-131225T0705Z/
/DFCO1.1.ER.131224T0050Z.131224T0215Z.131224T0705Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE POWER PLANT
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 21.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CRESTING AT 21.2 FEET AND WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8442 4129 8436 4128 8434 4126 8435
      4123 8439                       

$$

OHC137-250325-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-131226T1715Z/
/OTTO1.2.ER.131222T1115Z.131223T1500Z.131225T1715Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 12 PM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 29.0 FEET...WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN
  OTTAWA.

&&

LAT...LON 4103 8429 4107 8429 4108 8404 4100 8401
      4104 8416                       

$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-250325-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131225T1630Z/
/WRNI3.1.ER.131222T1145Z.131223T0630Z.131224T1630Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 11 AM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF
  LOW AGRICULTURAL LAND AND ROADS NEAREST THE RIVER. 
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.2 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAR 1 2011.

&&

LAT...LON 4080 8570 4082 8562 4069 8541 4067 8544
      4075 8565                       

$$

INC001-179-250325-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-131226T0705Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.131223T0727Z.131224T0100Z.131225T0705Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 11.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  2 AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.

&&

LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502


$$

INC069-179-250325-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-131226T1905Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.131222T1444Z.131224T1200Z.131225T1905Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 6 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 PM 
  WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25.
* AT 12.0 FEET...RIVER ROAD AND A FEW COUNTY ROADS ARE CLOSED BY HIGH
  WATER.

&&

LAT...LON 4085 8552 4088 8541 4078 8512 4072 8508
      4069 8511                       

$$

OHC069-250324-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0087.131224T1200Z-131225T1200Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.131224T1200Z.131224T1200Z.131224T1200Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 AM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING OF FARM LAND AND POSSIBLY SOME SECONDARY 
  ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4131 8431 4146 8407 4141 8401 4129 8415
      4128 8431                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-250324-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0080.131225T0142Z-131228T2308Z/
/DCRI3.1.ER.131225T0142Z.131226T0600Z.131227T2308Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO SATURDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS MISSING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY EVENING  
  AND CREST NEAR 18.8 FEET AROUND  1 AM THURSDAY DECEMBER 26 AND FALL
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM FRIDAY DECEMBER 27.
* AT 18.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 225 NORTH...JUST NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS
  INDIANA IS CLOSED BY FLOOD WATER. LOW LAND AREAS OF KEKIONGA PARK 
  ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF DECATUR BEGIN FLOODING. FLOODING IS 
  LIMITED TO FARM LAND IN PLEASANT MILLS INDIANA AND WILSHIRE OHIO.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8591 4082 8494


$$

OHC039-051-171-250324-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-131228T1400Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.131222T1524Z.131225T0600Z.131227T1400Z.NO/
1025 PM EST MON DEC 23 2013

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  9 AM 
  FRIDAY DECEMBER 27.
* AT 12.0 FEET...PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 66 FLOOD NORTH OF ARCHBOLD.

&&

LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
      4130 8438                       

$$
560 
WGUS83 KIWX 241504
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1004 AM EST TUE DEC 24 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION AFFECTING GRANT...MIAMI AND WABASH 
  COUNTIES
  MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY COUNTY
 
THIS WILL BE THE LAST STATEMENT FOR THIS HIGH WATER EVENT.

INC053-103-169-241534-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-131225T1134Z/
/MROI3.2.ER.131222T2111Z.131223T1945Z.131224T1131Z.NO/
1004 AM EST TUE DEC 24 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER NEAR MARION
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MORNING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 10.1 FEET AROUND  1 PM 
  TUESDAY DECEMBER 24.

&&

LAT...LON 4074 8603 4076 8592 4058 8559 4053 8567


$$

OHC069-241534-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-131225T1200Z/
/CPBO1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1004 AM EST TUE DEC 24 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 11.4 FEET EARLY 
  TUESDAY MORNING.  THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING.


&&

LAT...LON 4131 8431 4146 8407 4141 8401 4129 8415
      4128 8431                       

$$

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 Dec 22, 7:00 AM EST, 4 hours 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 22, 7:00 AM EST, 4 hours 59 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
700 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

.SYNOPSIS...
ISSUED AT 344 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE NORTHEAST FROM OHIO ACROSS THE LOWER GREAT
LAKES TODAY. LIGHT RAIN... SNOW... AND SOME FREEZING RAIN WILL
LINGER ACROSS THE AREA TODAY... WITH SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS
POSSIBLE TONIGHT. HIGHS TODAY WILL MOSTLY BE IN THE 30S BUT
BRIEFLY HIT THE 50S OVER SOUTHEAST PARTS OF THE AREA THIS MORNING
BEFORE FALLING OFF LATER TODAY. LOWS TONIGHT WILL BE IN THE 20S
ACROSS THE AREA.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(TODAY AND TONIGHT)
ISSUED AT 344 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

DRIER AIR IN MID LEVELS HAS MOVED INTO OUR AREA THIS MORNING BUT
STILL SUFFICIENT MOISTURE/LIFT IN LOW LEVELS FOR -RA TO REDEVELOP
WITHIN THIS DRY SLOT. HEAVY RAINFALL HAS SHIFTED EAST SO HAVE
CANCELED REMAINING PORTION OF FLOOD WATCH EARLY. AREAL FLOOD
WARNINGS DUE TO RUNOFF OF HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE PAST 24HRS WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT THIS MORNING ACROSS SE 1/2 OF CWA. TEMPS CONT TO
HOVER AROUND FREEZING OVER N-NW PORTION OF THE CWA AND SHOULD
THROUGH MUCH OF THE MORNING... THUS WILL EXTEND THE FREEZING RAIN
ADVISORY FOR SRN MI UNTIL NOON AND ALSO ADD LAPORTE COUNTY WHERE
TEMPS HAVE FALLEN TO FREEZING. CAA WITH MOIST CYCLONIC FLOW AS LOW
DEPARTS WILL RESULT IN PRECIP CHANGING TO SNOW SHOWERS FROM NW-SE
THIS AFTN/EVE. SMALL ACCUMS PSBL OVER NW WHERE SOME LAKE
ENHANCEMENT WILL OCCUR. TEMPS SHOULDNT MOVE MUCH TODAY. THE ONLY
EXCEPTION IS ACROSS THE FAR SE WHICH APPEARS HEADED BACK INTO THE
WARM SECTOR AS THE LOW MOVES NE ACROSS NW OH. AN EARLY MORNING
HIGH IN THE 50S IN THIS AREA WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FALLING TEMPS THE
REST OF THE DAY. CLOUDS SHOULD TEMPER CAA TONIGHT WITH LOWS
EXPECTED IN THE 20S.

&&

.LONG TERM...(MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY)
ISSUED AT 344 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

MUCH COLDER AIR WILL FILTER INTO THE REGION EARLY THIS WEEK IN THE
WAKE OF THE EASTWARD PROGRESSING FRONTAL BOUNDARY. TEMPERATURES WILL
REMAIN BELOW NORMAL LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE LONG TERM PERIOD WITH ONLY
A SLIGHT REPRIEVE FROM THE COLD EXPECTED ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND
THURSDAY. HIGHLY MERIDIONAL FLOW WILL BRING MULTIPLE CHANCES FOR
LIGHT SNOW THROUGHOUT THE WEEK...HOWEVER NO SIGNIFICANT
ACCUMULATIONS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED.

A LONG WAVE TROUGH WILL SWING INTO THE NORTHERN GREAT LAKES REGION
MONDAY PROVIDING A SMALL CHANCE FOR SOME LIGHT LAKE EFFECT MONDAY
INTO MONDAY NIGHT.  SNOW WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH EARLY TUESDAY AS A
RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE BRIEFLY BUILDS IN. TEMPERATURES WILL SEE
MINIMAL DIURNAL CHANGE MONDAY WITH HIGHS REMAINING IN THE MID
20S/LOW 30S.  MONDAY NIGHT LOWS WILL BOTTOM OUT IN THE SINGLE DIGITS
AND LOW TEENS.  COLD AIR WILL REMAIN THROUGH TUESDAY WITH HIGHS NEAR
20 AND LOWS IN THE MID TEENS.

RELATIVELY WARMER AIR WILL FILL IN AS THE RIDGE PROGRESSES EASTWARD
WEDNESDAY. ALTHOUGH TEMPS WILL REMAIN A COUPLE DEGREES BELOW NORMAL
WITH HIGHS RANGING FROM THE UPPER 20S NORTH TO THE LOW 30S SOUTH
WEDS AND THURS. ANOTHER UPPER LEVEL WAVE WILL APPROACH THE REGION
WEDNESDAY WHICH WILL KEEP ALIVE HOPE FOR A LIGHT CHRISTMAS SNOW
MAINLY ACROSS OUR NORTHWESTERN COUNTIES.

TEMPERATURES WILL DROP OFF ONCE AGAIN THURSDAY NIGHT WITH BELOW

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY EVENING) ISSUED
AT 700 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

MID LEVEL DRY SLOT OVER THE AREA THIS MORNING AS SFC LOW MOVG
THROUGH NE INDIANA CONTS TO PROVIDE SOME UVM RESULTING IN CONTD
LOW CLOUDS AND DRIZZLE WITH IFR CONDITIONS ACROSS THE AREA. DEFORMATION
ZONE PRECIP OVER NRN IL EXPECTED TO MOVE E-NE TODAY AND SHOULD
CLIP SBN WITH SOME SHSN THIS AFTN... CONTG TONIGHT AS TROF LINGERS
TO THE WEST ACROSS THE GRTLKS AND W-NW FLOW PROVIDES SOME LAKE
ENHANCEMENT. EXPECT SLOW IMPROVEMENT TO CIGS INTO MVFR THIS AFTN/TNGT.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR INZ003.

MI...FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY UNTIL NOON EST TODAY FOR MIZ077>081.

OH...NONE.
LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 2 AM EST MONDAY FOR LMZ043-046.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JT
SHORT TERM...JT
LONG TERM...KG
AVIATION...JT

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Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 22, 5:50 AM EST, 6 hours 9 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
550 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-231100-
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
550 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013 /450 AM CST SUN DEC 22 2013/

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

FLOODING DUE TO RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT IS EXPECTED
OVER SOUTHEAST PORTIONS OF THE AREA.

LIGHT FREEZING RAIN IS EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN MICHIGAN AND
NORTHWEST INDIANA THIS MORNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

FLOODING ON SOME RIVERS IN THE MAUMEE AND WABASH BASINS MAY PERSIST
THROUGH MID-WEEK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER REPORTS OF HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING WILL BE APPRECIATED.

&&

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

LMZ043-046-231100-
NEW BUFFALO MI TO ST JOSEPH MI-MICHIGAN CITY IN TO NEW BUFFALO MI-
550 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT ARE EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT ARE POSSIBLE MUCH OF THE
WEEK.

&&

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

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 22, 7:42 AM EST, 4 hours 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
742 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0738 AM     FLOOD            PORTLAND                40.43N  84.98W
12/22/2013                   JAY                IN   LOCAL POLICE

            US ROUTE 27 CLOSED DOWNTOWN PORTLAND NEAR INTERSECTION
            OF INDIANA STATE ROAD 26 DUE TO WATER OVER ROADWAY.

&&

NDM
Local storm report, Dec 22, 9:26 AM EST, 2 hours 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
926 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       5 SW PORTLAND           40.38N  85.05W
12/22/2013  M2.95 INCH       JAY                IN   COCORAHS

            RAINFALL OVER PAST 24 HOURS.

&&

NDM
Local storm report, Dec 22, 9:31 AM EST, 2 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
931 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       1 WSW BERNE             40.66N  84.95W
12/22/2013  M2.57 INCH       ADAMS              IN   COCORAHS

            RAINFALL OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS.

&&

NDM
Local storm report, Dec 22, 9:38 AM EST, 2 hours 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
938 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0937 AM     HEAVY RAIN       5 N HUNTINGTON          40.96N  85.50W
12/22/2013  M2.32 INCH       HUNTINGTON         IN   PUBLIC

            STORM TOTAL RAINFALL

&&

NDM
Local storm report, Dec 22, 9:47 AM EST, 2 hours 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
947 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0947 AM     HEAVY RAIN       VAN WERT                40.87N  84.58W
12/22/2013  M2.87 INCH       VAN WERT           OH   EMERGENCY MNGR

            STORM TOTAL RAINFALL

&&

NDM
Local storm report, Dec 22, 10:45 AM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1045 AM EST SUN DEC 22 2013

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1043 AM     FLOOD            PORTLAND                40.43N  84.98W
12/22/2013                   JAY                IN   EMERGENCY MNGR

            24 ROAD CLOSURES REPORTED ACROSS JAY COUNTY DUE TO
            FLOODING.

&&

NDM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 9:59 PM ESTFreezing Rain AdvisoryIWX13 hr
Dec 21, 10:28 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXAllen7 hr
Dec 22, 4:57 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXAllen, DeKalb4 days
Dec 22, 11:59 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningIWXHuntington, Wells5 days
Dec 22, 12:01 PM ESTRiver Flood WatchIWXAllen6 days
Dec 22, 4:03 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX42 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.