Alert archive / Indiana / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 1, NWS Northern Indiana
NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Feb 26, 2021, 8:07 PM EST for Adams County, Wells County, Indiana. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 26, 2021, 8:07 PM EST (01:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 9:08 PM EST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Adams County, IN, Wells County, IN
The radar
The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Wabash River at Linn Grove (LYNI3). The gauge peaked at 11.45 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 1:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 17 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03322900, 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.
293 WGUS43 KIWX 270107 FLWIWX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Northern Indiana 807 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Recent snowmelt has led to rises on area rivers. . PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-271315- /O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0001.210227T0107Z-210228T1200Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210227T0600Z.210227T0600Z.210227T1200Z.NO/ 807 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Flood Warning for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * From this evening to Sunday morning. * At 7:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 10.9 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 11.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 04/19/1992. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ IWX
12 follow-up statements
410 WGUS83 KIWX 271137 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 637 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snow pack and increase river flows. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-272345- /O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T0300Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210227T0322Z.210227T1800Z.210228T0300Z.NO/ 637 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Sunday evening. * At 5:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 11.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ CR
813 WGUS83 KIWX 271242 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 742 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Recent snow melt has led to minor river flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-280045- /O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T0300Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210227T0322Z.210227T1800Z.210228T0300Z.NO/ 742 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Sunday evening. * At 6:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 11.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 05/15/2002. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ Steinwedel
763 WGUS83 KIWX 271635 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1135 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Recent snow melt has led to minor river flooding. . PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-280445- /O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210227T0322Z.210227T1800Z.210228T1200Z.NO/ 1135 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Monday morning. * At 10:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ Steinwedel
332 WGUS83 KIWX 280003 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 703 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Recent rainfall and snowmelt led to rises on area rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-281700- /O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210227T0322Z.210227T1800Z.210228T1200Z.NO/ 703 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Monday morning. * At 10:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 11.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is cresting at 11.2 feet. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 02/23/1971. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ IWX
978
WGUS83 KIWX 281112
FLSIWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
612 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Wabash River at Wabash affecting Miami, Wabash and Cass Counties.
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.
.Melting snow and rain have caused minor flooding on area rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in
about 24 hours or sooner if necessary.
$$
INC017-103-169-282315-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210301T0000Z/
/WABI3.1.SM.210228T0440Z.210228T0645Z.210228T1800Z.NO/
612 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wabash River at Wabash.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins in rural Wabash
County.
&&
LAT...LON 4070 8618 4078 8619 4086 8570 4081 8568
4078 8582
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INC001-179-282315-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/
/LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1800Z.000000T0000Z.210228T1800Z.NO/
612 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wabash River near Linn Grove.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 4:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands
east of Geneva begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502
$$
IWX649 WGUS83 KIWX 281550 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1050 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Recent rainfall and snowmelt led to rises on area rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-010400- /O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1517Z.210301T0600Z.210302T0000Z.NO/ 1050 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Tuesday evening. * At 9:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ Steinwedel
810 WGUS83 KIWX 010236 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 936 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Warm temperatures will melt deep snowpack and increase river flows. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-011445- /O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1517Z.210301T0600Z.210302T0000Z.NO/ 936 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Tuesday evening. * At 9:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 05/15/2002. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ RC
463 WGUS83 KIWX 010300 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1000 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Warm temperatures will melt deep snowpack and increase river flows. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-011500- /O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1517Z.210301T0600Z.210302T0300Z.NO/ 1000 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Tuesday evening. * At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 11.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is currently cresting at 11.2 feet. It will fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 02/23/1971. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ RC
370 WGUS83 KIWX 011505 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1005 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Recent snow melt and rain has led to minor flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-020315- /O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210303T0600Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1517Z.210301T1430Z.210302T0600Z.NO/ 1005 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until late Tuesday night. * At 9:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.3 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 11.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ Steinwedel
529 WGUS83 KIWX 020209 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 909 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-021415- /O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210303T2200Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1517Z.210302T0145Z.210302T2200Z.NO/ 909 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 8:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 11.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.9 feet Saturday evening. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 05/12/2003. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ RC
493 WGUS83 KIWX 021531 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1031 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Minor flooding continues. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. All times are in Eastern Time. This statement will be updated in about 24 hours or sooner if necessary. $$ INC001-179-030945- /O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1517Z.210302T0830Z.210303T0000Z.NO/ 1031 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 9:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 11.5 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.8 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ Steinwedel
322 WGUS83 KIWX 030208 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 908 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. INC001-179-030315- /O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210303T0208Z/ /LYNI3.1.SM.210228T1517Z.210302T0830Z.210303T0000Z.NO/ 908 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Wabash River near Linn Grove has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Wabash River near Linn Grove. * At 8:45 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...This river has fallen below flood stage and will continue to gradually fall through the weekend. && LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502 $$ RC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 3:12 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | IWX | 60 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.