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River Flood Warning 37, NWS Northern Indiana

March 21, 2014Elkhart County, Indiana; Branch County, Saint Joseph County, Michigan

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Mar 21, 2014, 10:13 PM EDT for Elkhart County, Indiana; Branch County, Saint Joseph County, Michigan. It took effect at Mar 22, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2014, 10:13 PM EDT (02:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2014, 4:15 AM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Elkhart County, IN, Branch County, MI, Saint Joseph County, MI

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:15 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. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Three Rivers (TRVM4).

Action stage
6 ft
Minor stage
7 ft
Moderate stage
9 ft
Major stage
11 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04097500, 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.

329 
WGUS43 KIWX 220213
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1013 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

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

  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES

.RECENT SNOWMELT HAS CAUSED MINOR FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC039-MIC023-149-230213-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0037.140322T1200Z-140327T0600Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T1200Z.140324T1200Z.140326T0600Z.NO/
1013 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 7.2 FEET AROUND  8 AM MONDAY MARCH 24 AND FALL BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH 26.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 41978554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566              

$$
12 follow-up statements
412 
WGUS83 KIWX 221457
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1057 AM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND 
  ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT SNOWMELT AND RAIN HAS LED TO MINOR FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC091-141-149-231457-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140325T1200Z/
/DAVI3.1.SM.140315T1330Z.140321T0445Z.140324T1200Z.NO/
957 AM CDT SAT MAR 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 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  7 AM MONDAY MARCH 24.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF SECONDARY ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670                       

$$

OHC171-231457-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-140325T0000Z/
/MONO1.1.RS.140321T0547Z.140321T1356Z.140324T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 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  8 PM SUNDAY MARCH 23.
* AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS 
  NEAR THE RIVER.

&&

LAT...LON 4158 8464 4169 8455 4167 8453 4156 8461


$$

INC003-033-OHC039-231457-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-140328T0900Z/
/NVLI3.1.SM.140315T1145Z.140322T1230Z.140327T0900Z.NO/
1057 AM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 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  5 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* 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. 

&&

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


$$

OHC039-051-171-231457-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.SM.140313T0130Z.140322T0930Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 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 14.4 FEET AROUND  2 
  AM SUNDAY MARCH 23 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.

&&

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

$$

INC039-113-231456-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140326T0000Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140322T1430Z.140325T1800Z.UU/
1057 AM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  2 PM TUESDAY MARCH 25.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-231456-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140327T0000Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1800Z.140326T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM TUESDAY MARCH 25.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 41978554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566              

$$
103 
WGUS83 KIWX 222012
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
412 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT SNOW MELT AND RAINFALL HAS CAUSED MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE 
SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

INC039-MIC023-149-232012-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140327T0000Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140322T2000Z.140326T0000Z.NO/
412 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 4 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM TUESDAY MARCH 25.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 7.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 31 2011.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566              

$$
055 
WGUS83 KIWX 230208
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1007 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND ST.
  JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT SNOWMELT HAS CAUSED MINOR FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC091-141-149-240207-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140326T0000Z/
/DAVI3.1.SM.140315T1330Z.140321T0445Z.140325T0000Z.NO/
907 PM CDT SAT MAR 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 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  7 PM MONDAY MARCH 24.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF SECONDARY ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670                       

$$

INC039-113-240206-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140325T1800Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T0130Z.140325T1200Z.UU/
1007 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM TUESDAY MARCH 25.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-240206-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T0600Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1800Z.140327T0600Z.NO/
1007 PM EDT SAT MAR 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 7.8 FEET AROUND  2 
  PM SUNDAY MARCH 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM THURSDAY
  MARCH 27.
* AT 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF APARTMENTS NEAR THE RIVER ALONG 
  MECHANIC STREET, THE RIVER GLEN CONDOS ON EAST MICHIGAN AVE, AND 
  BASEMENTS OF SEVERAL HOMES ALONG RIVER DRIVE CAN BE EXPECTED.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566              

$$
186 
WGUS83 KIWX 231521
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1121 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND ST.
  JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY
  
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG AREA RIVERS DUE TO RECENT 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 OR SOONER IF NECESSARY.

&&

INC091-141-149-241521-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140326T1800Z/
/DAVI3.1.SM.140315T1330Z.140321T0445Z.140325T1800Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT SUN MAR 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 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 25.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF SECONDARY ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670                       

$$

OHC171-241520-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-140325T0000Z/
/MONO1.1.RS.140321T0547Z.140321T1356Z.140324T0000Z.NO/
1121 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER
* UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* THE OBSERVED STAGE IS UNAVAILABLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LAND AND AGRICULTURAL LAND BEGINS 
  NEAR THE RIVER.

&&

LAT...LON 4158 8464 4169 8455 4167 8453 4156 8461


$$

INC003-033-OHC039-241520-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-140328T1400Z/
/NVLI3.1.SM.140315T1145Z.140322T1230Z.140327T1400Z.NO/
1121 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.7 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 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* 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. 

&&

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


$$

OHC039-051-171-241520-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-140329T0800Z/
/STRO1.1.SM.140313T0130Z.140322T0930Z.140328T0800Z.NO/
1121 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET AND STEADY.
* 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  4 AM FRIDAY MARCH 28.
* AT 15.0 FEET...SEVERAL RURAL BUILDINGS FLOOD AND FLOODING BEGINS TO
  AFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF STRYKER. MANY ROADS BECOME 
  IMPASSIBLE.

&&

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

$$

INC039-113-241520-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140326T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140326T0000Z.UU/
1121 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM TUESDAY MARCH 25.
* AT 6.5 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO FLOOD HOUSES ON WALDRON LAKE DRIVE.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-241520-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T0600Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140324T0600Z.140327T0600Z.NO/
1121 AM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  2 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF APARTMENTS NEAR THE RIVER ALONG 
  MECHANIC STREET, THE RIVER GLEN CONDOS ON EAST MICHIGAN AVE, AND 
  BASEMENTS OF SEVERAL HOMES ALONG RIVER DRIVE CAN BE EXPECTED.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566              

$$
893 
WGUS83 KIWX 240048
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
848 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR FLOODING DUE TO RECENT SNOWMELT WAS CONTINUING ALONG THE 
NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AND SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

INC039-113-250048-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140326T1800Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140326T1200Z.UU/
848 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM WEDNESDAY MARCH 26.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-250048-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140329T0000Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140328T0000Z.NO/
848 PM EDT SUN MAR 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF APARTMENTS NEAR THE RIVER ALONG 
  MECHANIC STREET, THE RIVER GLEN CONDOS ON EAST MICHIGAN AVE, AND 
  BASEMENTS OF SEVERAL HOMES ALONG RIVER DRIVE CAN BE EXPECTED.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566              

$$
106 
WGUS83 KIWX 241442
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1042 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND ST.
  JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES 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.

&&

INC091-141-149-251442-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140326T1200Z/
/DAVI3.1.SM.140315T1330Z.140321T0445Z.140325T1200Z.NO/
942 AM CDT MON MAR 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 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  7 AM TUESDAY MARCH 25.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670                       

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-251442-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-140329T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.SM.140315T1145Z.140322T1230Z.140328T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 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  8 PM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* 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. 

&&

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


$$

OHC039-051-171-251442-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-140329T0600Z/
/STRO1.1.SM.140313T0130Z.140322T0930Z.140328T0600Z.NO/
1042 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  2 AM FRIDAY MARCH 28.
* 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                       

$$

INC039-113-251442-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140327T0000Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140326T1800Z.UU/
1042 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  2 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 26.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-251442-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T1800Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140327T1800Z.NO/
1042 AM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  2 PM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 8.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF APARTMENTS NEAR THE RIVER ALONG 
  MECHANIC STREET, THE RIVER GLEN CONDOS ON EAST MICHIGAN AVE, AND 
  BASEMENTS OF SEVERAL HOMES ALONG RIVER DRIVE CAN BE EXPECTED.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566             

$$
042 
WGUS83 KIWX 250228
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1028 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
*********************************************************
.WRITE A SHORT SYNOPSIS ABOUT THE CAUSES OF THE FLOODING AFTER THE 
DOT. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOT. REMOVE THE STARS AND THIS MESSAGE BEFORE 
SENDING. THANK YOU.
******************************************************** 

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.

&&

INC039-113-260228-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140327T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140327T0000Z.UU/
1028 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 26.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-260227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T1200Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140327T1200Z.NO/
1028 PM EDT MON MAR 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566             

$$
935 
WGUS83 KIWX 251421
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1021 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED 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 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC003-033-OHC039-261421-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-140328T1200Z/
/NVLI3.1.SM.140315T1145Z.140322T1230Z.140327T1200Z.NO/
1021 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* 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


$$

OHC039-051-171-261420-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-140329T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.SM.140313T0130Z.140322T0930Z.140328T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY 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 BELOW THE 11.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM THURSDAY MARCH 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                       

$$

INC039-113-261420-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140328T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140328T0000Z.UU/
1021 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-261420-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T1200Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140327T1200Z.NO/
1021 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566             

$$
055 
WGUS83 KIWX 260145
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED 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 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT SNOWMELT HAS CAUSED MINOR FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC003-033-OHC039-270145-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-140328T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.SM.140315T1145Z.140322T1230Z.140327T0000Z.NO/
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 26.
* 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


$$

OHC039-051-171-270145-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-140328T2000Z/
/STRO1.1.SM.140313T0130Z.140322T0930Z.140327T2000Z.NO/
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET AND FALLING.
* 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  4 PM THURSDAY MARCH 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                       

$$

INC039-113-270145-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140328T1200Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140328T0600Z.UU/
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  2 AM FRIDAY MARCH 28.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-270145-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T0600Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140327T0600Z.NO/
945 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.3 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  2 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566             

$$
539 
WGUS83 KIWX 261422
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1022 AM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED 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 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
.MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

INC003-033-OHC039-271422-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-140328T0600Z/
/NVLI3.1.SM.140315T1145Z.140322T1230Z.140327T0600Z.NO/
1022 AM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* 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


$$

OHC039-051-171-271421-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.SM.140313T0130Z.140322T0930Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM WEDNESDAY 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 FALL TO NEAR 11.8 FEET AROUND  2 PM 
  WEDNESDAY MARCH 26. 
* 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                       

$$

INC039-113-271421-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140328T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140328T0000Z.UU/
1022 AM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-271421-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T1200Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140327T1200Z.NO/
1022 AM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 AM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566             

$$
955 
WGUS83 KIWX 270047
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
847 PM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
  NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE AFFECTING ELKHART AND 
  NOBLE COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT SNOWMELT HAS CAUSED MINOR FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

OHC039-051-171-280047-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.SM.140313T0130Z.140322T0930Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
847 PM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 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 11.4 FEET AROUND  2 AM 
  THURSDAY MARCH 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                       

$$

INC039-113-280046-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-140328T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.140319T1630Z.140323T1800Z.140328T0000Z.UU/
847 PM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE NORTH BRANCH ELKHART RIVER AT COSPERVILLE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.1 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 6.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  8 PM THURSDAY MARCH 27.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER APPROACHES SOME HOUSES AROUND SKINNER LAKE, 
  ESPECIALLY ALONG STATE ROAD 8.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 6.5 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 16 2005.

&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555             

$$

INC039-MIC023-149-280046-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T0142Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140327T0142Z.NO/
847 PM EDT WED MAR 26 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 7.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  9 PM WEDNESDAY MARCH 26.
* AT 7.0 FEET...EXPECT MINOR FLOODING OF THE SCIDMORE PARK PICNIC 
  FACILITIES IN THREE RIVERS.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566             

$$
859 
WGUS83 KIWX 270815
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
415 AM EDT THU MAR 27 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS AFFECTING ELKHART...
  BRANCH AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES
 
THIS WILL BE THE LAST STATEMENT FOR THIS HIGH WATER EVENT.

INC039-MIC023-149-270845-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-140328T0142Z/
/TRVM4.1.ER.140322T0945Z.140323T1830Z.140327T0300Z.NO/
415 AM EDT THU MAR 27 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER MICHIGAN AT THREE RIVERS
* AT 4 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.9 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LAST NIGHT.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 6.8 FEET AROUND  8 AM 
  THURSDAY MARCH 27.

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8568 4197 8564 4197 8554 4196 8554
      4193 8561 4184 8566             

$$

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 Mar 21, 8:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 21, 8:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
842 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
ISSUED AT 336 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

DRY AND MILD CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING AHEAD OF THE
NEXT SYSTEM WHICH WILL APPROACH THE AREA TONIGHT. THIS SYSTEM WILL
BRING SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS TO MOST OF AREA. COLDER AIR WILL
FILTER BACK INTO THE REGION BEHIND THIS SYSTEM FOR THE WEEKEND
INTO NEXT WEEK. LOWS SATURDAY MORNING WILL DIP BACK INTO THE LOWER
TO MID 30S. HIGHS ON SATURDAY WILL BE MUCH COOLER...GENERALLY MID
30S ACROSS SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN TO THE MID 40S INTO EAST
CENTRAL INDIANA.

&&

.UPDATE...
ISSUED AT 829 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

CONT TO JUST HAVE SPRINKLES AHEAD OF CDFNT UPSTREAM ACROSS NRN IL
ATTM... HWVR HIRES MODELS SUGGEST SOME MOISTENING UP OF LOW
LEVELS AND INTENSIFICATION OF SHOWERS AS THEY MOVE ACROSS OUR AREA
OVERNIGHT. MAIN CHANGE TO GRIDS WAS TO ADJUST HOURLY POPS FOR
FASTER MOVEMENT OF SHOWERS ACROSS THE AREA OVERNIGHT. ALSO APPEARS
UNLIKELY COLD AIR WILL MOVE IN FAST ENOUGH TO CHANGE RAIN TO SNOW
OVERNIGHT... THUS DROPPED SNOW MENTION FROM GRIDS/ZFP FOR LATE
TONIGHT.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY)
ISSUED AT 336 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

WARM UP UNDERWAY ACROSS MOST OF THE AREA WITH ANY SNOW THAT FELL
THIS MORNING LONG GONE AS TEMPS HAVE CLIMBED ABOVE FREEZING. DECENT
TEMP GRADIENT CONTINUES NE TO SW WITH TEMPS AROUND 40 FAR NE TO MID
50S FAR SW. 70S AREN'T THAT FAR AWAY TRYING TO EDGE INTO PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL ILLINOIS BUT GIVEN TIMING OF ITS ARRIVAL NO HOPE FOR THIS.
HOWEVER...MID 60S STILL LOOK REASONABLE LATER THIS AFTERNOON INTO
EVENING MAINLY SOUTH.

THE UPPER LEVEL SYSTEM RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS BRIEF WAS UP WAS
SPINNING NICELY EAST SOUTHEAST INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN. WITH WEAK SFC
REFLECTION IN SAME AREA AND COLD FRONT SOUTH INTO EASTERN IOWA TO
CENTRAL MISSOURI. LITTLE PRECIP NOTED AHEAD OF THE FRONT WITH A LOT
OF DRY AIR WILL BEING SEEN ON SFC OBS BUT SOME SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT.
MODELS ALL STILL POINT TOWARDS SFC LOW DEVELOP TO OCCUR OVER
NORTHERN ILLINOIS LATER THIS AFTERNOON WITH TRACK SOMEWHERE NEAR THE
MI/IN/OH STATE LINE. BEST CHANCES FOR RAIN WILL OCCUR MAINLY ACROSS
NORTHERN 2 TIERS OF COUNTIES THIS EVENING AND MAYBE INCREASING
CHANCES IN SE AREAS AS MSTR PLUME FROM THE SW JUST BARELY CATCHES UP
IN TIME WITH THE FRONT. HAVE INCREASED TO CAT POPS FOR A PERIOD IN
THE NORTH BUT STAYED CONSERVATIVE FURTHER SOUTH WITH A SLIGHTLY
SLOWER ONSET. TEMPS WILL FALL INTO THE 30S WITH 1000-850 MB
THICKNESSES DROPPING BELOW 1300 M AS COLDER AIR MOVES IN. BY THE
TIME IT ARRIVES THE MSTR LOOKS TO BE EAST OF HERE, BUT CLOSE ENOUGH
TO THROW A PASSING MENTION OF SNOW BACK IN LATER EVENING. PRECIP
SHOULD BE LONG GONE BY SATURDAY MORNING WITH AT LEAST PARTIAL
CLEARING IN MOST AREAS AS REGION AWAITS THE MAIN PUSH OF COLD AIR
INTO THE LONG TERM. HIGHS WON'T BE BAD ON SATURDAY STILL CLIMBING
INTO THE 40S IN MOST SPOTS EXCEPT CLOSER TO THE LAKE WHERE FLOW OFF
THE LAKE WILL KEEP TEMPS IN THE 30S.

&&

.LONG TERM...(SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY)
ISSUED AT 336 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

FEW CHNGS WRT LONG TERM FCST. AGAIN MODEST LES RESPONSE EXPECTED PER
LARGELY OPEN LM WATERS WITH LK/8H THERMAL DIFFERENTIALS NEARING
17-18C WITH LAKE INDUCED CAPES GENRLY AOB 300 J/KG. CORE OF COLDEST
925 MB THERMAL TROF OVHD MON AM AND CONTD BIAS AOB BLEND WITH INCRSD
CONFIDENCE FROM COLD/LOW SPREAD/STDV OF ECMWF/GFS ENSEMBLE MOS
TEMPS. SOME DIFFICULTY WITH HOW STRONG RECOVERY WL BE MON AFTN WITH
SHALLOW SFC-925MB WEAK CAA/THERMAL INVERSION POTNL WITH INCRSD WAA
AOA 8H. SLIGHTLY BETTER SIGNALS/MULTIMODEL AGREEMENT WITH NEXT
SUBSTANTIAL SHORTWAVE CURRENTLY APPROACHING NWRN BC COASTLINE TO
DIVE ESEWD AND SHARPEN ERN CONUS TROF INTO TUE. SLIGHT UPWARD NUDGE
TO POPS MON NIGHT INTO TUE...THOUGH STILL PRESENTS A LIGHT SNOW
EVENT. MORE RAPID RECOVERY INTO LATTER HALF OF WEEK AS STRONG
COASTAL CYCLOGENESIS LEADS LONGWAVE TROF INTO NRN ATL WITH BROAD/LOW
AMPLITUDE TROF INTO DY6. DECENT GOMEX FEED INADVOF SLOW MOVING SFC
REFLECTION INTO MID MS VLY/WRN GRTLKS ANTICIPATED FOR HIR END CHC
POPS CENTERED AROUND THU NIGHT. LATER ITERATIONS TO FINE
TUNE...THOUGH PREFERENCE LIES TOWARD ECMWF WITH GOOD RUN TO RUN
CONSISTENCY.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY EVENING)
ISSUED AT 719 PM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

LOW PRESSURE OVER NRN IL WILL MOVE EAST ALONG THE MICHIGAN/INDIANA
BORDER THIS EVE CAUSING WINDS ACROSS NRN INDIANA TO VEER FROM E-SE
TO W-NW. JUST SPRINKLES THUS FAR AHEAD OF THE CDFNT ACROSS NRN IL
BUT RADAR ECHOES GRADUALLY INTENSIFYING AS LOW LEVEL THETA-E
ADVECTION CONTS. THUS... LEFT TEMPO -SHRA IN THE TERMINALS THROUGH 06Z
BUT GIVEN DRY LOW LEVELS RAISED VSBY RESTRICTIONS IN -SHRA TO
VFR. WRAP AROUND MOISTURE IN CAA REGIME BEHIND THE FRONT SHOULD
TAKE CIGS DOWN TO LOW VFR AT FWA AND MVFR AT SBN LATE TONIGHT WITH
THESE CONDITIONS PRBLY CONTG MOST IF NOT ALL OF SATURDAY.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...NONE.
MI...NONE.
OH...NONE.
LM...NONE.
&&

UPDATE...JT
SYNOPSIS...MURPHY
SHORT TERM...FISHER
LONG TERM...MURPHY
AVIATION...JT

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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 21, 5:00 AM EDT, 17 hours 13 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
500 AM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-220900-
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
500 AM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014 /400 AM CDT FRI MAR 21 2014/

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE ALONG SOME RIVERS IN NORTHERN INDIANA
AND NORTHWEST OHIO.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

&&

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

LMZ043-046-220900-
NEW BUFFALO MI TO ST JOSEPH MI-MICHIGAN CITY IN TO NEW BUFFALO MI-
500 AM EDT FRI MAR 21 2014

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT ARE POSSIBLE IN ICE FREE AREAS
TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

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

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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.