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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Northern Indiana

June 14, 2015Huntington County, Wells County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Jun 14, 2015, 3:31 AM EDT for Huntington County, Wells County, Indiana. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 14, 2015, 3:31 AM EDT (07:31 UTC)
Expired
Jun 16, 2015, 2:16 PM EDT
In force
59 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Huntington County, IN, Wells County, IN

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The river

Written for the forecast point Wabash River at Bluffton (BLFI3). The gauge peaked at 13.99 ft at Jun 16, 2015, 10:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate5101506/1406/1506/1606/17
Action stage
7 ft
Minor stage
10 ft
Moderate stage
14 ft
Major stage
18 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03323000, 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.

677 
WGUS43 KIWX 140731
FLWIWX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
331 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a 
flood warning for the following rivers...

  Wabash River near Bluffton affecting Huntington and Wells Counties
  Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams...Allen and Van Wert 
  Counties

.Heavy thunderstorm rainfall amounts have led to rapid rises along the 
Wabash and Saint Marys Rivers early this morning.

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 under Hydrology...  Rivers and Lakes.

All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in 
about 24 hours or sooner if necessary.

&&

INC069-179-150731-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0013.150614T0731Z-150616T1816Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.150614T0333Z.150614T1800Z.150615T1816Z.NO/
331 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Wabash River near Bluffton
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 3 AM Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* 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                       

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-150731-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0014.150614T0731Z-150616T0312Z/
/DCRI3.1.ER.150614T0321Z.150614T1500Z.150615T0312Z.NO/
331 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Saint Marys River near Decatur
* until Monday evening.
* At 3 AM 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 rise to crest near 19.5 feet around 11 AM
  Sunday June 14 and fall below flood stage around 11 PM Sunday June 
  14.
* 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.

&&

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


$$
4 follow-up statements
958 
WGUS83 KIWX 140940
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
540 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

...The flood warning has been extended for the following rivers...
 
  Wabash River near Bluffton affecting Huntington and Wells Counties 
  Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams...Allen and Van Wert 
  Counties 

..Heavy thunderstorm rainfall amounts have led to rapid rises along the 
Wabash and Saint Marys Rivers Saturday morning.

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 under Hydrology...Rivers and Lakes.

All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in 
about 24 hours or sooner if necessary.

&&

INC069-179-150940-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150615T2304Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.150614T0333Z.150614T1200Z.150614T2304Z.NO/
540 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

 The Flood Warning has been extended for
  The Wabash River near Bluffton
* until Monday evening.
* At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 11.9 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  7 PM Sunday June 14.
* at 12.0 feet...River Road and a few county roads are closed by high
  water.

&&

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

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-150940-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-150616T1851Z/
/DCRI3.1.ER.150614T0321Z.150614T1200Z.150615T1851Z.NO/
540 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

 The Flood Warning has been extended for
  The Saint Marys River near Decatur
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 19.1 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 19.2 feet around  8 
  AM Sunday June 14 and fall below flood stage around  2 PM Monday 
  June 15.
* 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.

&&

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


$$
480 
WGUS83 KIWX 141445
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1045 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

...The flood warning has been extended for the following rivers...
 
  Wabash River near Bluffton affecting Huntington and Wells Counties 
 
.Heavy rain has caused the Wabash River to rise above flood stage
at Bluffton. Additional rain is likely so flooding will continue.

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 under Hydrology...  Rivers and Lakes.


All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in 
about 24 hours or sooner if necessary.

&&

INC069-179-151445-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150616T0130Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.150614T0333Z.150614T0915Z.150615T0130Z.NO/
1045 AM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

 The Flood Warning has been extended for
  The Wabash River near Bluffton
* until Monday evening.
* At 10 AM Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall below the 10.0 foot flood stage 
  around  9 PM Sunday June 14.
* At 12.0 feet...River Road and a few county roads are closed by high
  water.

&&

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

$$
674 
WGUS83 KIWX 150315
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
1115 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...
 
  Maumee River near Defiance affecting Defiance and Henry Counties
 
...The flood warning has been extended for the following rivers...
 
  Wabash River near Bluffton affecting Huntington and Wells Counties 
  Auglaize River near Ft. Jennings affecting Allen...Paulding and 
  Putnam Counties 
  Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams...Allen and Van Wert 
  Counties 
  Saint Marys River at Muldoon Bridge affecting Allen County 
 

.Recent heavy rainfall has led to rises on area rivers...and localized 
flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. the 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or 
local media for further statements and updated forecasts.

Detailed river forecasts and more information can be found on the 
internet at www.weather.gov/iwx under Hydrology...  Rivers and Lakes.


All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in 
about 24 hours or sooner if necessary.

&&

INC069-179-160315-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150616T0345Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.150614T0333Z.150614T0915Z.150615T0345Z.NO/
1115 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

 The Flood Warning has been extended for
  The Wabash River near Bluffton
* until Monday evening.
* At 11 PM Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet and falling.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall below the 10.0 foot flood stage 
  around 12 AM Monday June 15.
* At 10.0 feet...The river is at flood stage. Flooding of 
  agricultural land begins.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet which occurred 
  on Mar 16 2010.

&&

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

$$

OHC003-125-137-160315-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-150617T1036Z/
/FTJO1.1.ER.150614T1243Z.150615T0600Z.150616T1036Z.NO/
1115 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

 The Flood Warning has been extended for
  The Auglaize River near Ft. Jennings
* until Wednesday morning.
* At 10 PM Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to a crest near 15.2 feet around  8 
  AM Monday June 15 and fall below flood stage around  6 AM Tuesday 
  June 16.
* 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 15.3 feet which occurred 
  on Apr 12 2013.

&&

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

$$

INC001-003-OHC161-160315-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-150619T2000Z/
/DCRI3.1.ER.150614T0321Z.150615T0600Z.150618T2000Z.NO/
1115 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

 The Flood Warning has been extended for
  The Saint Marys River near Decatur
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 10 PM Sunday the stage was 19.6 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 19.7 feet around  2 
  AM Monday June 15 and fall below flood stage around  4 PM Thursday 
  June 18.
* 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


$$

INC003-160315-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-150617T0810Z/
/SASI3.1.ER.150614T2220Z.150615T1200Z.150616T0810Z.NO/
1115 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

 The Flood Warning has been extended for
  The Saint Marys River at Muldoon Bridge
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 10 PM Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to a crest near 15.3 feet around  2 
  PM Monday June 15 and fall below flood stage around  4 AM Tuesday 
  June 16.
* At 15.0 feet...Flooding occurs on the lowest unprotected city 
  streets, park drives and county roads.
* This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet which occurred 
  on Dec 4 2011.

&&

LAT...LON 4104 8518 4109 8516 4109 8512 4104 8514
      4094 8504 4093 8506             

$$

OHC039-069-150345-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-150617T1400Z/
/DEFO1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Maumee River near Defiance
* At 11 PM Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to a crest around 9.8 ft around
  8 PM Monday June 15.
* 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


$$
521 
WGUS83 KIWX 151006
FLSIWX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA 
606 AM EDT MON JUN 15 2015

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...
 
  Wabash River near Bluffton affecting Huntington and Wells Counties
 
This will be the last statement for this high water event.

INC069-179-151036-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150616T0345Z/
/BLFI3.1.ER.150614T0333Z.150614T0915Z.150615T0518Z.NO/
606 AM EDT MON JUN 15 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wabash River near Bluffton
* At 6 AM Monday the stage was 9.2 feet
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage very early Monday morning.
* Forecast...The river will fall to near 8.9 feet around 8 AM Monday
  June 15.

&&

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

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 13, 8:29 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningIWXHuntington, Wells3 hr
Jun 13, 9:00 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXWabash2 hr
Jun 13, 9:42 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXAdams, Allen, Wells2 hr
Jun 13, 10:07 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningIWXAdams, Wells3 hr
Jun 13, 11:40 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningIWXAdams, Huntington, Wells9 hr
Jun 14, 3:31 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningIWXAdams, Allen10 days
Jun 14, 6:14 AM EDTRiver Flood WatchIWXAllen56 hr
Jun 14, 10:33 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningIWXAllen9 days
Jun 14, 10:49 AM EDTRiver Flood WatchIWXFulton, Marshall, Pulaski, Starke5 days
Jun 14, 4:09 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXFulton, Kosciusko, Pulaski, White3 hr
Jun 14, 5:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXPulaski50 min
Jun 14, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXAdams39 min
Jun 14, 6:25 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXMarshall, Starke3 hr

Nearby

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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.