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River Flood Warning 5, NWS Northern Indiana

March 19, 2021Allen County, Paulding County, Putnam County, Ohio

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Mar 19, 2021, 9:11 AM EDT for Allen County, Paulding County, Putnam County, Ohio. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 19, 2021, 9:11 AM EDT (13:11 UTC)
Expired
Mar 20, 2021, 10:42 AM EDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
Area
Storm-based polygon

Counties Allen County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Auglaize River at Ft. Jennings (FTJO1). The gauge peaked at 12.95 ft at Mar 20, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate5101503/1903/2003/21
Action stage
11 ft
Minor stage
13 ft
Moderate stage
16 ft
Major stage
20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04186500, 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.

702 
WGUS43 KIWX 191311
FLWIWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
911 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Auglaize River near Fort Jennings affecting Allen, Paulding and 
  Putnam Counties.

.Minor river flooding is expected due to recent heavy rainfall.

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.

$$

OHC003-125-137-200715-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0005.210319T1311Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTJO1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Auglaize River near Fort Jennings.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is expected. 
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Friday afternoon 
  and crest near 14.1 feet around 2 AM Saturday March 20. The river 
  is forecast to fall below flood stage around 5 PM Saturday March 
  20.
* Impact...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

$$

Steinwedel
2 follow-up statements
782 
WGUS83 KIWX 200038
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
838 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Auglaize River near Fort Jennings affecting Allen, Paulding and 
  Putnam Counties.

.Minor river flooding is expected due to recent heavy rainfall.

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.

$$

OHC003-125-137-201845-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTJO1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Auglaize River near Fort Jennings.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is expected. 
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tonight and crest 
  near 13.1 feet around 2 AM Saturday March 20. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage around 10 AM Saturday March 20.
* Impact...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

$$

IWX
914 
WGUS83 KIWX 201442
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1042 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Auglaize River near Fort Jennings affecting Allen, Paulding and 
  Putnam Counties.

OHC003-125-137-201545-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210320T1442Z/
/FTJO1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Auglaize River near Fort Jennings has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Auglaize River near Fort Jennings.
* At 10:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet and slowly 
  falling.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.1 feet Thursday 
  morning.


&&

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

$$

Steinwedel

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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.