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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Northern Indiana

February 21, 2014LaPorte County, Saint Joseph County, Starke County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Feb 21, 2014, 10:58 AM CST for LaPorte County, Saint Joseph County, Starke County, Indiana. It took effect at Feb 21, 2014, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2014, 10:58 AM CST (16:58 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2014, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 25, 2014, 12:00 PM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties LaPorte County, IN, Saint Joseph County, IN, Starke County, IN

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:57 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 Kankakee River at Davis (DAVI3). The gauge peaked at 10.17 ft at Feb 22, 2014, 6:00 PM CST.

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

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05515500, 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.

423 
WGUS43 KIWX 211658
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1158 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

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

  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES
  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...MARSHALL...
  PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES
  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

.RECENT SNOW MELT AND HEAVY RAINFALL WILL LEAD 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.

&&

INC049-085-099-131-149-221658-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0006.140222T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.2.RS.140222T1200Z.140224T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1158 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE...SIGNIFICANT LOWLAND 
  AND RURAL FLOODING BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
      4115 8657 4108 8655             

$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-221658-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0007.140221T1658Z-140224T0600Z/
/WRNI3.1.RS.140221T1542Z.140222T0600Z.140223T0600Z.NO/
1158 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET AROUND  1 AM
  SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM SUNDAY
  FEBRUARY 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                       

$$

INC001-179-221658-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0008.140222T0900Z-140225T2024Z/
/LYNI3.1.RS.140222T0900Z.140223T1200Z.140224T2024Z.NO/
1158 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY SATURDAY 
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 12.0 FEET AROUND  7 AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 
  AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 11.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS. LOW LANDS EAST OF 
  GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD.

&&

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


$$

INC091-141-149-221658-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0009.140221T2200Z-140225T1800Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2200Z.140223T0000Z.140224T1800Z.NO/
1058 AM CST FRI FEB 21 2014

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 10.5 FEET AROUND  6 PM SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 AND FALL
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* 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-OHC039-221658-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0010.140222T1030Z-140226T0600Z/
/NVLI3.1.RS.140222T1030Z.140222T1800Z.140225T0600Z.NO/
1158 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 11 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY SATURDAY 
  MORNING  AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  7 PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 
  AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 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


$$
8 follow-up statements
872 
WGUS83 KIWX 220256
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
956 PM EST FRI FEB 21 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 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND 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.

&&

INC091-141-149-230256-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140226T0000Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140222T1800Z.140225T0000Z.NO/
856 PM CST FRI FEB 21 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 8 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 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 10.7 FEET AROUND 12 
  PM SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  6 PM 
  MONDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-230256-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0010.140222T1600Z-140227T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.RS.140222T1600Z.140223T1800Z.140226T0000Z.NO/
956 PM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  7 AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 14 2007.

&&

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


$$

OHC039-051-171-230256-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0004.140222T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.140222T1200Z.140224T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING  
  AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24. 
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* 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                       

$$
509 
WGUS83 KIWX 221553
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  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... 

  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...
  MARSHALL...PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND 
  ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT HAVE 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.

&&

INC009-069-075-169-179-231553-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-140224T0000Z/
/WRNI3.1.RS.140221T1542Z.140222T1800Z.140223T0000Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET AND STEADY.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM 
  SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22.
* 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                       

$$

INC049-085-099-131-149-231553-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.RS.140222T1800Z.140225T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
  AND CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  1 AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25. 
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 12.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENCES NEAR THE RIVER.

&&

LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
      4115 8657 4108 8655             

$$

INC001-179-231553-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140226T0336Z/
/LYNI3.1.RS.140222T0155Z.140223T1200Z.140225T0336Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.4 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 PM 
  MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.

&&

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


$$

INC069-179-231553-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-140226T2100Z/
/BLFI3.1.RS.140222T1444Z.140224T0000Z.140225T2100Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING 
  AND CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  7 PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 13.0 FEET...ACCESS ROAD TO BLUFFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  IS FLOODED.

&&

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

$$

INC091-141-149-231553-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140226T0000Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140222T1500Z.140225T0000Z.NO/
953 AM CST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  6 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$

OHC003-125-137-231552-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-140224T0045Z/
/FTJO1.1.RS.140222T1040Z.140222T1800Z.140223T0045Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.5 FEET AROUND  1 
  PM SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM 
  SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22.
* AT 13.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS IN THE NORTHWEST OHIO COUNTIES
  OF NORTHWEST ALLEN, NORTHEAST VAN WERT, AND SOUTHWEST PUTNAM. FARM 
  LAND NEAREST THE AUGLAIZE RIVER WILL BE AFFECTED BY FLOOD WATER.

&&

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

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-231552-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0010.140225T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.RS.140225T0600Z.140226T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 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 12.1 FEET AROUND  7 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 
  26. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 12.0 FEET...DEKALB COUNTY ROAD 42 ABOUT 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF 
  NEWVILLE FLOODS. AGRICULTURAL AND LOW LANDS FLOOD ALONG THE ST. 
  JOSEPH RIVER TO THE CEDARVILLE RESERVOIR.

&&

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


$$

INC001-003-OHC161-231552-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-140226T0000Z/
/DCRI3.1.RS.140222T1130Z.140224T1800Z.140225T0000Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE MONDAY MORNING AND
  CREST NEAR 17.1 FEET AROUND  1 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 AND FALL BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 17.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL FLOODING OCCURS ALONG THE RIVER IN 
  NORTHERN...CENTRAL AND EASTERN ADAMS COUNTY.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494


$$

OHC039-051-171-231552-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-140228T0800Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.140222T0907Z.140225T0600Z.140227T0800Z.NO/
1053 AM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 10 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM 
  THURSDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$
456 
WGUS83 KIWX 222000
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...
  MARSHALL...PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND 
  ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN 
  WERT COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT HAS LEAD 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.

&&

INC009-069-075-169-179-232000-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-140224T0000Z/
/WRNI3.1.RS.140221T1542Z.140222T1845Z.140223T0000Z.NO/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 2 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 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 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22.
* 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                       

$$

INC049-085-099-131-149-231959-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.RS.140222T1722Z.140224T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 12.5 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENCES NEAR THE RIVER.

&&

LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
      4115 8657 4108 8655             

$$

INC001-179-231959-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140226T0500Z/
/LYNI3.1.RS.140222T0155Z.140223T0600Z.140225T0500Z.NR/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 2 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 12 AM 
  TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.

&&

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


$$

INC069-179-231959-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-140226T1800Z/
/BLFI3.1.RS.140222T1502Z.140224T0000Z.140225T1800Z.NO/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING 
  AND CREST NEAR 12.8 FEET AROUND  7 PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 13.0 FEET...ACCESS ROAD TO BLUFFTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  IS FLOODED.

&&

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

$$

INC091-141-149-231959-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140226T0000Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140222T1900Z.140225T0000Z.NO/
200 PM CST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 1 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 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  6 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$

OHC003-125-137-231959-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-140224T2200Z/
/FTJO1.1.RS.140222T1040Z.140223T0000Z.140223T2200Z.NO/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 2 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.5 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 PM 
  SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23.

&&

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

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-231959-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0010.140224T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.RS.140224T1800Z.140226T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2 PM SATURDAY 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 MONDAY AFTERNOON 
  AND CREST NEAR 12.2 FEET AROUND  7 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26. 
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 12.0 FEET...DEKALB COUNTY ROAD 42 ABOUT 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF 
  NEWVILLE FLOODS. AGRICULTURAL AND LOW LANDS FLOOD ALONG THE ST. 
  JOSEPH RIVER TO THE CEDARVILLE RESERVOIR.

&&

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


$$

INC001-003-OHC161-231959-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-140226T0000Z/
/DCRI3.1.RS.140222T1130Z.140222T1845Z.140225T0000Z.NO/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 2 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.3 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 17.3 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  7 PM 
  MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 17.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 225 NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS IS FLOODED. 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODING INCREASES IN NORTHERN...CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN ADAMS COUNTY.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494


$$

OHC039-051-171-231959-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.140222T0907Z.140225T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
300 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2 PM SATURDAY 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 12.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$
708 
WGUS83 KIWX 230256
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND ST.
  JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS
  COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND 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.

&&

INC009-069-075-169-179-240256-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-140224T1545Z/
/WRNI3.1.RS.140221T1542Z.140222T2330Z.140223T1545Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 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 10 AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23.

&&

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

$$

INC001-179-240256-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140226T0600Z/
/LYNI3.1.RS.140222T0155Z.140223T0600Z.140225T0600Z.NR/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.1 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM 
  TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 14.0 FEET...SECONDARY ROADS ARE BLOCKED. ROADS NEAR THE EAST 
  SIDE OF GENEVA BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED AND
  PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE TRANSFERED TO HIGHER GROUND.

&&

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


$$

INC069-179-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-140226T2100Z/
/BLFI3.1.RS.140222T1505Z.140223T1800Z.140225T2100Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY MORNING 
  AND CREST NEAR 13.4 FEET AROUND  7 PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  4 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 13.3 FEET...RIVER ROAD IN BLUFFTON IS FLOODED AND CLOSED ALONG 
  THE RIVER GREEN WAY.

&&

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

$$

INC091-141-149-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140227T1800Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140223T0600Z.140226T1800Z.NO/
856 PM CST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 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 12 PM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF SECONDARY ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

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

$$

OHC003-125-137-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-140225T1000Z/
/FTJO1.1.RS.140222T1040Z.140223T1200Z.140224T1000Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 15.2 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 AM 
  MONDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$

OHC137-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.140223T0248Z-140225T0600Z/
/OTTO1.1.RS.140223T0103Z.140223T0230Z.140224T0600Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  1 AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 23.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS MAINLY IN SOUTH OTTAWA. 
  FLOOD WATER ALSO GETS INTO LOW FARMLANDS.

&&

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

$$

OHC039-069-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.140223T0248Z-140225T1000Z/
/DEFO1.1.RS.140222T2237Z.140223T1200Z.140224T1000Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 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 10.6 FEET AROUND  7 
  AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  5 AM 
  MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS IN KINGSBURY AND PONTIAC PARKS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 7 2009.

&&

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


$$

INC003-033-OHC039-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0010.140224T1200Z-140227T1800Z/
/NVLI3.1.RS.140224T1200Z.140225T0000Z.140226T1800Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* FROM MONDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 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 12.1 FEET AROUND  7 AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 PM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 14 2007.

&&

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


$$

INC003-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140224T0317Z/
/ROOI3.1.RS.140222T1800Z.140222T2300Z.140223T0317Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 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 10 PM SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22.
* AT 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND AND FARMLAND FLOODING NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4118 8507 4118 8506 4118 8505 4117 8505
      4117 8506                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-240255-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-140226T0800Z/
/DCRI3.1.RS.140222T1130Z.140223T0600Z.140225T0800Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 17.8 FEET AROUND  1 
  AM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  3 AM 
  TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 17.5 FEET...COUNTY ROAD 225 NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS IS FLOODED. 
  AGRICULTURAL LAND FLOODING INCREASES IN NORTHERN...CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN ADAMS COUNTY.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494


$$

OHC039-051-171-240255-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.140222T0907Z.140225T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM EST SAT FEB 22 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.8 FEET AROUND  7 
  PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$
159 
WGUS83 KIWX 231616
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1116 AM EST SUN FEB 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 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT HAS LED TO MINOR FLOODING ALONG
THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30.

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.

&&

INC091-141-149-241616-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140227T0000Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140223T0215Z.140226T0000Z.NO/
1016 AM CST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY 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  6 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$
858 
WGUS83 KIWX 240228
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND ST.
  JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA AFFECTING PUTNAM COUNTY 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON AFFECTING HENRY COUNTY 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND
  DEFIANCE COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING 
  ALLEN COUNTY 
  SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR AFFECTING ADAMS...ALLEN AND VAN WERT 
  COUNTIES 
  TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER AFFECTING DEFIANCE...FULTON AND WILLIAMS 
  COUNTIES 
 
.RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT 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.

&&

INC001-179-250228-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140226T0051Z/
/LYNI3.1.RS.140222T0155Z.140223T0615Z.140225T0051Z.NR/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 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  7 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.

&&

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


$$

INC069-179-250228-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-140227T0345Z/
/BLFI3.2.RS.140222T1517Z.140224T0600Z.140226T0345Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN 
  NORTHERN BLUFFTON. LOW AREAS NEAR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. PORTIONS OF ELM GROVE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 450 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.

&&

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

$$

OHC003-125-137-250228-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-140226T0103Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.140222T1040Z.140223T1630Z.140225T0103Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 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  8 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.2 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 13 2005.

&&

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

$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-140225T1500Z/
/WRNI3.1.RS.140221T1542Z.140222T2330Z.140224T1500Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 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 10 AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$

INC091-141-149-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140227T1200Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140223T0215Z.140226T1200Z.NO/
828 PM CST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 8 PM 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  6 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING OF SECONDARY ROADS NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

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

$$

OHC137-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-140227T0500Z/
/OTTO1.1.RS.140223T0103Z.140224T0130Z.140226T0500Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 12 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26.
* AT 25.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ALONG SOUTH WALNUT AND WEST SECOND 
  STREETS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OTTAWA.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 2 2002.

&&

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

$$

OHC039-069-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-140226T1100Z/
/DEFO1.1.RS.140222T2237Z.140224T0200Z.140225T1100Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  6 AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 12.3 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON AUGLAIZE AND EAST FRONT STREETS 
  AND IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING AT LEEVER GLASS.

&&

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


$$

OHC069-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140225T1231Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.140223T2052Z.140224T0600Z.140224T1231Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 5 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* 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-OHC039-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-140228T0600Z/
/NVLI3.1.RS.140223T2200Z.140224T1200Z.140227T0600Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 8 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 
  AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND  1 AM 
  THURSDAY FEBRUARY 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 14 2007.

&&

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


$$

INC003-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-140225T0713Z/
/ROOI3.1.RS.140222T1800Z.140223T0430Z.140224T0713Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO NEAR ST. JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET AND FALLING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY NIGHT AND 
  CREST NEAR 12.1 FEET AROUND  1 AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 AND FALL BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE AROUND  2 AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...LOWLAND AND FARMLAND FLOODING NEAR THE RIVER BEGINS.

&&

LAT...LON 4118 8507 4118 8506 4118 8505 4117 8505
      4117 8506                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-140227T0936Z/
/DCRI3.1.RS.140222T1130Z.140224T0200Z.140226T0936Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 17.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND  4 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26.
* 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.8 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 6 2009.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494


$$

OHC039-051-171-250227-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-140301T1500Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.140222T0907Z.140225T1200Z.140228T1500Z.NO/
928 PM EST SUN FEB 23 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 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 TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM 
  FRIDAY FEBRUARY 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                       

$$
334 
WGUS83 KIWX 240841
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE AFFECTING DEFIANCE AND HENRY COUNTIES 
  SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO BELOW MONTPELIER AFFECTING WILLIAMS COUNTY 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... 

  SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN AFFECTING BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...
  JAY...WABASH AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA AFFECTING FULTON...KOSCIUSKO...
  MARSHALL...PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES 
  TIPPECANOE RIVER ABOVE WINAMAC AFFECTING CARROLL...PULASKI AND 
  WHITE COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE AFFECTING ADAMS AND WELLS COUNTIES 
  WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON AFFECTING HUNTINGTON AND WELLS COUNTIES
  
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND 
  ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES 
  AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS AFFECTING ALLEN...PAULDING AND 
  PUTNAM COUNTIES 
  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 SNOW MELT HAS CAUSED FLOODING ALONG MANY 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.

&&

INC049-085-099-131-149-250841-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.3.RS.140222T1722Z.140225T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER NEAR ORA
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET AND STEADY.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 14.2 FEET AROUND 1 
  AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 14.0 FEET...EXTENSIVE FLOODING OF RESIDENCES AND LOW LYING AREAS
  BEGINS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 3 2013.

&&

LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
      4115 8657 4108 8655             

$$

INC015-131-181-250841-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WMCI3.2.RS.140224T0707Z.140226T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIPPECANOE RIVER ABOVE WINAMAC
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 3 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 11.3 FEET AROUND 7 
  PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 11.5 FEET...HOUSES AND LOTS ARE FLOODED IN EASTERN PARTS OF 
  WINAMAC NEAR THE STATE ROUTE 14 BRIDGE. SOME EVACUATIONS BECOME 
  NECESSARY. THE CAMPGROUND AND TOWN PARK IN WINAMAC ARE FLOODED.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 11.0 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 18 2007.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 8670 4109 8658 4108 8656 4101 8657
      4098 8662 4095 8668             

$$

INC001-179-250841-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-140226T0051Z/
/LYNI3.1.RS.140222T0155Z.140223T0615Z.140225T0051Z.NR/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR LINN GROVE
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 3 AM MONDAY 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 7 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 12.0 FEET...THE FLOODING OF COUNTY ROADS BEGIN.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 28 2011.

&&

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


$$

INC069-179-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-140227T0345Z/
/BLFI3.2.RS.140222T1517Z.140224T1200Z.140226T0345Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE WABASH RIVER NEAR BLUFFTON
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 12 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 10.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 10 PM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 14.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN 
  NORTHERN BLUFFTON. LOW AREAS NEAR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD. PORTIONS OF ELM GROVE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 450 
  BEGIN TO FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.5 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 15 2013.

&&

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

$$

OHC003-125-137-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-140226T0103Z/
/FTJO1.2.RS.140222T1040Z.140223T1630Z.140225T0103Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE AUGLAIZE RIVER NEAR FORT JENNINGS
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.4 FEET AND FALLING.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 13.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 8 PM MONDAY FEBRUARY 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.3 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 23 2013.

&&

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

$$

INC009-069-075-169-179-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-140225T1500Z/
/WRNI3.1.RS.140221T1542Z.140222T2330Z.140224T1500Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SALAMONIE RIVER BELOW WARREN
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 3 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 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 10 AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 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 12.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON FEB 18 2011.

&&

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

$$

INC091-141-149-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140227T1200Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140223T0215Z.140226T1200Z.NO/
241 AM CST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 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 6 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGINS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JUN 30 2013.

&&

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

$$

OHC137-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-140227T0500Z/
/OTTO1.1.RS.140223T0103Z.140224T0730Z.140226T0500Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLANCHARD RIVER AT OTTAWA
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 23.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 23.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 12 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26.
* AT 25.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ALONG SOUTH WALNUT AND WEST SECOND 
  STREETS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OTTAWA.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.8 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON JAN 16 2007.

&&

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

$$

OHC039-069-250840-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-140227T0430Z/
/DEFO1.1.RS.140222T2237Z.140224T1200Z.140226T0430Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

 THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER NEAR DEFIANCE
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 3 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 13.0 FEET AROUND 7 
  AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 11 PM 
  TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING OCCURS ALONG AUGLAIZE...EAST FRONT AND 
  SUMMIT STREETS NEAR STATE ROUTES 424 AND 281.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.4 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 29 2011.

&&

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


$$

OHC069-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-140225T1231Z/
/CPBO1.1.ER.140223T2052Z.140224T0545Z.140224T1231Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE MAUMEE RIVER AT NAPOLEON
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 1 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW THE 12.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 7 AM MONDAY FEBRUARY 24.
* AT 12.5 FEET...RECREATIONAL CAMPGROUNDS NEAR NAPOLEON BEGIN TO 
  FLOOD.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.3 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON APR 28 2011.

&&

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

$$

INC003-033-OHC039-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-140228T0600Z/
/NVLI3.1.RS.140223T2200Z.140224T1200Z.140227T0600Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY 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 
  AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 1 AM 
  THURSDAY FEBRUARY 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.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 14 2007.

&&

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


$$

INC001-003-OHC161-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-140227T0936Z/
/DCRI3.1.RS.140222T1130Z.140224T0800Z.140226T0936Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SAINT MARYS RIVER NEAR DECATUR
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* AT 3 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 17.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 19.4 FEET AROUND 7 AM 
  MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 AND FALL BELOW THE 17.0 FOOT FLOOD STAGE 
  AROUND 4 AM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26.
* AT 19.5 FEET...FLOODING EXPANDS INTO MORE FARM LAND IN THE DECATUR 
  AREA. FLOOD WATERS APPROACH PIQUA ROAD...US 224...OHIO STATE ROUTE 
  49 AND INDIANA 101 JUST NORTH OF PLEASANT MILLS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.6 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON MAY 26 2011.

&&

LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494


$$

OHC039-051-171-250840-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-140301T1500Z/
/STRO1.1.RS.140222T0907Z.140225T1200Z.140228T1500Z.NO/
341 AM EST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TIFFIN RIVER NEAR STRYKER
* UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING.
* AT 2 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET AND RISING.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO A CREST NEAR 12.7 FEET AROUND 7 
  AM TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AROUND 10 AM 
  FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO AFFECT SOME FARM BUILDINGS 
  NEAR STRYKER AND FLOOD SOME SECONDARY ROADS.
* THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.1 FEET WHICH OCCURRED 
  ON DEC 17 2011.

&&

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

$$
682 
WGUS83 KIWX 250310
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1010 PM EST MON FEB 24 2014

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30 AFFECTING LA PORTE...STARKE AND ST.
  JOSEPH COUNTIES
 
THIS WILL BE THE LAST STATEMENT FOR THIS HIGH WATER EVENT.

INC091-141-149-250340-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-140227T1200Z/
/DAVI3.1.RS.140221T2045Z.140223T0215Z.140224T2230Z.NO/
910 PM CST MON FEB 24 2014

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS ROUTE 30
* AT 9 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO NEAR 9.8 FEET AROUND 7 AM 
  TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25.

&&

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

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Northern Indiana wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 21, 5:00 AM CST, 5 hours 58 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 21, 5:00 AM CST, 5 hours 58 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
600 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

.SYNOPSIS...
ISSUED AT 340 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING THROUGH THE NORTHERN GREAT
LAKES WILL BRING SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH TODAY...ALONG
WITH COOLER TEMPERATURES. THERE WILL ALSO BE A CHANCE FOR LIGHT
SNOW TODAY INTO TONIGHT BUT LITTLE TO NO ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(TODAY AND TONIGHT)
ISSUED AT 340 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

RAPIDLY DEEPENING SURFACE CYCLONE...977MB AT PRESS TIME...IS
CURRENTLY LOCATED OVER NORTHERN WISCONSIN AND WILL CONTINUE TO
MOVE NORTHWARD THROUGH THE DAY. BEST POSTFRONTAL CAA HAS BEEN A
BIT DELAYED BUT IS BEGINNING TO RAMP UP ACROSS THE SOUTHERN GREAT
LAKES AND THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR TWO REASONS. STABLE CONDITIONS
NEAR THE SURFACE HAVE RESULTED IN A MORE RELAXED WIND FIELD ACROSS
THE AREA THIS MORNING BUT THAT IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE AS DIURNAL
HEATING COMMENCES AND CAA INCREASES. THIS WILL RESULT IN A DEEP
AND WELL MIXED BOUNDARY LAYER FOR MUCH OF TODAY. FORECAST
SOUNDINGS INDICATE WIND SPEEDS AT THE TOP OF THIS LAYER IN THE
45-50KT RANGE...WHICH SUPPORTS SURFACE GUSTS OF AROUND 40 KTS WITH
A FEW GUSTS TO 45 KTS POSSIBLE. THEREFORE...NO CHANGES TO WIND
FORECAST/HEADLINES NECESSARY AT THIS POINT. OTHER MAIN IMPACT OF
INCREASING CAA/MIXING DEPTHS WILL BE THE CHANCE FOR A FEW
CONVECTIVE SNOW SHOWERS IN OUR NORTHWEST. BEST CHANCES LOOK TO BE
LATER THIS MORNING AS MIDLEVEL TROUGH AXIS PASSES. RESIDUAL LOW
LEVEL MOISTURE AND CYCLONIC FLOW IN THE WAKE OF EXITING LOW WILL
GENERATE A FEW SNOW SHOWERS BUT ANY ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE VERY
LIGHT...A FEW TENTHS AT BEST...AND MAINLY IN OUR MICHIGAN COUNTIES
GIVEN SOME MODEST LAKE CONTRIBUTION FROM PARTIALLY OPEN WATERS.
AFTERNOON TEMPS WILL ALSO BE VERY SIMILAR TO CURRENT CONDITIONS IN
THE MID TO UPPER 30S. THIS WILL FURTHER LIMIT ANY
ACCUMULATIONS...ESPECIALLY ON ROADWAYS GIVEN INCREASING SUN ANGLE.
MAY EVEN SEE A BREAK IN THE CLOUDS BY LATE AFTERNOON AS VERTICALLY
STACKED LOW SHIFTS INTO ONTARIO AND DRIER AIR ADVECTS INTO THE
REGION. A WEAK SURFACE TROUGH WILL THEN PASS THROUGH THE REGION
TONIGHT...AIDED BY A RIBBON OF MIDLEVEL SHEAR VORTICITY. THIS MAY
GENERATE ANOTHER ROUND OF VERY LIGHT SNOW BUT MOISTURE IS LIMITED
AND FORCING ALOFT IS WEAK. WILL MAINTAIN LOW CHANCE POPS WITH ONLY
A FEW TENTHS OF ACCUMULATION EXPECTED.

&&

.LONG TERM...(SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY)
ISSUED AT 340 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

REDVLPMNT OF STG EPAC TO WRN NOAM RIDGING ERLY PD TO FOSTER EXTREME
SWD DIG OF IMPRESSIVE ARCTIC STREAM SW DISTURBANCE INTO THE NRN
LAKES TWD THE END OF THE PD. AS THIS TRANSITION ENSUES...DEEP CROSS
POLAR COMPONENT TO THE FLW TAPS INTO CORE OF EXTREME H85 TEMP
ANOMALIES OF WHICH FEED RAPIDLY SEWD W/FULL BLOWN ARCTIC INTRUSION
XPCD WED NIGHT. IN FACT H85 TEMP ANOMALIES SUGGEST RECORDS LIKELY IN
JEOPARDY THU.

OTRWS SERIES OF HARD TO DEFINE SW DISTURBANCES TO EJECT OUT SEWD
THROUGH BASE OF ERN CANADA MEAN TROUGH. MOST NOTABLE DISTURBANCE
AGAIN LOOKS TO STREAK OUT THROUGH THE SRN LAKES MON NIGHT. ADDNL
INFERRED APPEAR PROBABLE TUE NIGHT AND AGAIN WED NIGHT W/ARCTIC FNT.
AND AS IS USUAL W/SYS EMBEDDED WITHIN STEEP NW FLW...POTENTIAL
REMAINS FOR A MORE FOCUSED SYS IN LTR PDS. HWVR GIVEN OVERALL POOR
PREDICTABILITY AT THIS RANGE SIDED W/IMPLIED DRY FCST DYS5-7.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY MORNING)
ISSUED AT 600 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

RESIDUAL LOW LEVEL MOISTURE AND CYCLONIC FLOW IN THE WAKE OF
DEPARTING SURFACE CYCLONE WILL BRING MVFR CEILINGS AT BOTH
TERMINALS TODAY...ALONG WITH LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS AT KSBN. UPSTREAM
SURFACE OBSERVATIONS SHOW VISIBILITIES AS LOW AS 2SM OVER NORTHERN
ILLINOIS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL WEAKEN AS IT MOVES EAST BUT LIGHT
SNOW APPEARS LIKELY AT KSBN WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.
ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE LIGHT...A FEW TENTHS AT BEST. INCREASING CAA
AND DIURNAL MIXING IN THE PRESENCE OF A STEEP PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL
BRING AN INCREASE IN WIND SPEEDS BY LATER THIS MORNING WITH GUSTS
UP TO 45 KTS POSSIBLE BY MIDDAY. VFR CONDITIONS AND LOWER WINDS
EXPECTED BY THE EVENING AS LOW PRESSURE SLOWLY EXITS THE REGION.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR
     INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034.

MI...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR MIZ077>081.

OH...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR OHZ001-002-004-005-
     015-016-024-025.

LM...NONE.
&&

SYNOPSIS...AGD
SHORT TERM...AGD
LONG TERM...T
AVIATION...AGD

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 2:56 AM CST, 8 hours 2 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
356 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-LMZ043-046-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-
NEW BUFFALO MI TO ST JOSEPH MI-MICHIGAN CITY IN TO NEW BUFFALO MI-
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
356 AM EST FRI FEB 21 2014 /256 AM CST FRI FEB 21 2014/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST OHIO...
NORTHERN INDIANA...SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN AND THE NEARSHORE WATERS
OF SOUTHEASTERN LAKE MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE
EXPECTED TO REDEVELOP BY MID MORNING AND PERSIST THROUGH MID
AFTERNOON.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

EXCESSIVE RUNOFF INTO AREA RIVERS MAY LEAD TO A BREAK UP OF ICE
ON AREA RIVERS AND INCREASE THE RISK FOR ICE JAMS AND LOCALIZED
FLOODING THROUGH SUNDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED TODAY OR TONIGHT.

&&

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 20, 6:59 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementIWXCass, Fulton, Marshall, Miami, Pulaski, Saint Joseph and 1 more31 min
Feb 20, 7:32 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXBlackford, Grant, Huntington, Wells43 min
Feb 20, 7:34 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementIWXElkhart, Kosciusko, Noble26 min
Feb 20, 8:13 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXAdams, Blackford, Grant, Jay, Wells47 min
Feb 20, 11:30 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningIWXAdams, Allen45 hr
Feb 21, 2:08 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningIWXHuntington, Wells7 days
Feb 21, 10:58 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningIWXAllen, DeKalb5 days
Feb 21, 10:58 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningIWXFulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Pulaski, Starke6 days
Feb 21, 10:58 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningIWXBlackford, Huntington, Jay, Wabash, Wells71 hr
Feb 21, 10:58 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningIWXAdams, Wells5 days
Feb 21, 12:08 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningIWXHuntington12 hr
Feb 21, 1:56 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningIWXCass12 hr
Feb 21, 3:06 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningIWXCass24 hr
Feb 21, 3:33 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningIWXGrant, Miami, Wabash38 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.