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River Flood Warning 51, NWS Northern Indiana
NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Oct 26, 2021, 6:42 AM EDT for Defiance County, Henry County, Ohio. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 33 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2021, 6:42 AM EDT (10:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2021, 4:35 PM EDT
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Defiance County, OH, Henry County, OH
The radar
The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Maumee River near Defiance (DEFO1).
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 15 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
780 WGUS43 KIWX 261042 FLWIWX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Northern Indiana 642 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Ohio... Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties. .Recent heavy rainfall will lead 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. The next statement will be issued late tonight. && OHC039-069-270445- /O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0051.211026T1200Z-211027T2000Z/ /DEFO1.1.ER.211026T1200Z.211026T1800Z.211026T2000Z.NO/ 642 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Flood Warning for the Maumee River near Defiance. * Until tomorrow afternoon. * At 6:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.8 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 10.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in Kingsbury and Pontiac Parks. && LAT...LON 4121 8465 4127 8467 4131 8431 4128 8431 $$ Steinwedel
5 follow-up statements
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WGUS83 KIWX 261503
FLSIWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1103 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Indiana...
Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties.
Maumee River at Fort Wayne affecting Allen and Paulding Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Ohio...
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen, Van Wert and
Adams Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville affecting Allen, De Kalb
and Defiance Counties.
Tiffin River At Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance
Counties.
.Minor flooding is expected due to recent heavy rain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued late tonight.
&&
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1103 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maumee River near Defiance.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 10:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...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
$$
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/FTWI3.1.ER.211026T1040Z.211027T1200Z.211027T1617Z.NO/
1103 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maumee River at Fort Wayne.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, The city of Fort Wayne launches 24-hour
flood fight.
&&
LAT...LON 4107 8513 4110 8511 4110 8505 4113 8495
4111 8492 4106 8503
$$
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1103 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Marys River near Decatur.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 8.3 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Flooding expands into more farm land in the
Decatur area. Flood waters approach Piqua Road...Ohio State Route
49 and Indiana 101 just north of Pleasant Mills. Flood water
begins to cross Ohio highway 49 north of Willshire, Ohio.
&&
LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494
$$
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1103 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier.
* From late tonight to early Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Monday, October 25 the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.3 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, County Road K, one mile southwest of
Montpelier is flooded. Flood waters affect the southeast side of
Pioneer and cover large areas of low land and agricultural land
near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4158 8464 4169 8455 4167 8453 4156 8461
$$
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1103 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb
County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable
agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph
River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
&&
LAT...LON 4126 8498 4140 8481 4139 8478 4123 8493
$$
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/STRO1.1.ER.211025T1412Z.211028T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1103 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tiffin River At Stryker.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.9 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 13.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then rise to 13.6 feet Thursday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Several rural buildings flood and flooding
begins to affect residents in the village of Stryker. Many roads
become impassible.
&&
LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
4130 8438
$$
Steinwedel411
WGUS83 KIWX 262006
FLSIWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...
Eel River at North Manchester affecting Miami, Wabash, Whitley,
Kosciusko and Cass Counties.
Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties.
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen, Van Wert and
Adams Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Ohio...Michigan...
Salamonie River below Warren affecting Wabash, Huntington,
Blackford, Wells and Jay Counties.
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.
Maumee River at Fort Wayne affecting Allen and Paulding Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville affecting Allen, De Kalb
and Defiance Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
Tiffin River At Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance
Counties.
Elkhart River at Goshen affecting Noble and Elkhart Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St.
Joseph and Berrien Counties.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM EDT.
&&
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maumee River near Defiance.
* Until late Thursday morning.
* At 3:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...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
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Marys River near Decatur.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Flooding expands into more farm land in the
Decatur area. Flood waters approach Piqua Road...Ohio State Route
49 and Indiana 101 just north of Pleasant Mills. Flood water
begins to cross Ohio highway 49 north of Willshire, Ohio.
&&
LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Eel River at North Manchester.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 3:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 3.9 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Flood waters approach businesses and homes
on South Mill Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4076 8635 4097 8592 4102 8577 4099 8577
4087 8599 4072 8631
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maumee River at Fort Wayne.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, The city of Fort Wayne launches 24-hour
flood fight.
&&
LAT...LON 4107 8513 4110 8511 4110 8505 4113 8495
4111 8492 4106 8503
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salamonie River below Warren.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 12.1 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The river reaches flood stage with minor
flooding of low agricultural land and roads nearest the river.
Belleville Road and East Flowing Well Road northwest of Warren
become impassable and isolated nearby residences.
&&
LAT...LON 4080 8570 4082 8562 4069 8541 4067 8544
4075 8565
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Elkhart River at Goshen.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Water closes Chicago Avenue and Denver
Street in Goshen. Rogers Park is completely flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 8592 4164 8589 4160 8583 4155 8582
4155 8585 4158 8587
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 3:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect river parks and
roads and may affect portions of Northside Blvd in the area of
Veterans Memorial Park, and Riverside Drive in the areas south of
Leeper Park, by Keller Park and Woodland Park. High water may
cause flooding of basements and interfere with some commercial
activities.
&&
LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
4166 8624
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb
County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable
agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph
River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
&&
LAT...LON 4126 8498 4140 8481 4139 8478 4123 8493
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tiffin River At Stryker.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Several rural buildings flood and flooding
begins to affect residents in the village of Stryker. Many roads
become impassible.
&&
LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
4130 8438
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wabash River near Linn Grove.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.3 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 11.9 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The flooding of county roads begin.
&&
LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, The north end of Lakeview Drive is covered
by water. Several houses have water to their foundations on
Steinberger Lake Drive.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1
feet on 03/23/1982.
&&
LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
4149 8543 4144 8555
$$
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406 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier.
* From late tonight to early Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Monday, October 25 the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.3 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, County Road K, one mile southwest of
Montpelier is flooded. Flood waters affect the southeast side of
Pioneer and cover large areas of low land and agricultural land
near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4158 8464 4169 8455 4167 8453 4156 8461
$$
IWX525
WGUS83 KIWX 270220
FLSIWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.
Eel River at North Manchester affecting Miami, Wabash, Whitley,
Kosciusko and Cass Counties.
Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Ohio...
Maumee River at Fort Wayne affecting Allen and Paulding Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville affecting Allen, De Kalb
and Defiance Counties.
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen, Van Wert and
Adams Counties.
Tiffin River At Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance
Counties.
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski, Marshall, Starke,
Kosciusko and Fulton Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 415 PM EDT
/315 PM CDT/.
&&
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1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maumee River near Defiance.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 10.6 feet this
evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...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
$$
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1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maumee River at Fort Wayne.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 17.1 feet this
evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, The city of Fort Wayne launches 24-hour
flood fight.
&&
LAT...LON 4107 8513 4110 8511 4110 8505 4113 8495
4111 8492 4106 8503
$$
INC001-003-OHC161-272030-
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1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Marys River near Decatur.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 6.5 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Flooding expands into more farm land in the
Decatur area. Flood waters approach Piqua Road...Ohio State Route
49 and Indiana 101 just north of Pleasant Mills. Flood water
begins to cross Ohio highway 49 north of Willshire, Ohio.
&&
LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494
$$
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1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb
County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable
agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph
River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
&&
LAT...LON 4126 8498 4140 8481 4139 8478 4123 8493
$$
OHC039-051-171-272030-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211101T0600Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211025T1412Z.211028T0000Z.211031T0600Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tiffin River At Stryker.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Several rural buildings flood and flooding
begins to affect residents in the village of Stryker. Many roads
become impassible.
&&
LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
4130 8438
$$
INC001-179-272030-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211028T2141Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211026T1526Z.211027T1200Z.211027T2141Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wabash River near Linn Grove.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 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 12.3 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...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 transferred to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502
$$
INC017-085-103-169-183-272030-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-211028T0455Z/
/NMCI3.1.ER.211025T1224Z.211026T0915Z.211027T0455Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Eel River at North Manchester.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.5 feet Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Flood waters approach businesses and homes
on South Mill Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4076 8635 4097 8592 4102 8577 4099 8577
4087 8599 4072 8631
$$
OHC171-272030-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0047.211027T0600Z-211030T1800Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.211027T0600Z.211028T0600Z.211029T1800Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier.
* From late tonight to early Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Monday, October 25 the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.3 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, County Road K, one mile southwest of
Montpelier is flooded. Flood waters affect the southeast side of
Pioneer and cover large areas of low land and agricultural land
near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4158 8464 4169 8455 4167 8453 4156 8461
$$
INC049-085-099-131-149-272030-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0052.211027T0900Z-211031T0900Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.211027T0900Z.211028T0600Z.211030T0900Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 /920 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021/
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tippecanoe River near Ora.
* From late tonight to early Sunday morning.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday /8:30 PM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 11.5
feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 12.3 feet early Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Extensive flooding of residences and low
lying areas begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
4115 8657 4108 8655
$$
IWX067
WGUS83 KIWX 271519
FLSIWX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski, Marshall, Starke,
Kosciusko and Fulton Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen, De Kalb
and Defiance Counties.
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen, Van Wert and
Adams Counties.
Tiffin River At Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Indiana...Michigan...
Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St.
Joseph and Berrien Counties.
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
INC049-085-099-131-149-280930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.211027T0900Z.211028T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 /1019 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tippecanoe River near Ora.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday /9:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was
12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Extensive flooding of residences and low
lying areas begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
4115 8657 4108 8655
$$
OHC039-069-280930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211028T1533Z/
/DEFO1.1.ER.211026T1230Z.211027T0345Z.211027T1533Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maumee River near Defiance.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 10:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 5.3 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in Kingsbury and Pontiac
Parks.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8465 4127 8467 4131 8431 4128 8431
$$
INC001-003-OHC161-280930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211028T1520Z/
/DCRI3.1.ER.211026T0420Z.211026T2030Z.211027T1520Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Marys River near Decatur.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 8.4 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 18.8 feet, Flood water begins to cross Ohio Highway 49
north of Willshire, Ohio.
&&
LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494
$$
OHC171-280930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/
/MONO1.1.ER.211028T0000Z.211028T1200Z.211030T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 12:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 12.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Friday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, County Road K, one mile southwest of
Montpelier is flooded. Flood waters affect the southeast side of
Pioneer and cover large areas of low land and agricultural land
near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4158 8464 4169 8455 4167 8453 4156 8461
$$
INC039-141-MIC021-280930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.211026T1246Z.211026T2230Z.211029T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 10:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding is confined to park land and park
roads. Some backyard flooding may occur in low lying residential
areas near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
4166 8624
$$
INC003-033-OHC039-280930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLI3.1.ER.211025T2230Z.211027T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.0 feet Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb
County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable
agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph
River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
&&
LAT...LON 4126 8498 4140 8481 4139 8478 4123 8493
$$
OHC039-051-171-280930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211102T0900Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211025T1412Z.211028T0000Z.211101T0900Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tiffin River At Stryker.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 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 14.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Several rural buildings flood and flooding
begins to affect residents in the village of Stryker. Many roads
become impassible.
&&
LAT...LON 4130 8444 4149 8446 4159 8439 4159 8429
4130 8438
$$
INC001-179-280930-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211028T2141Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211026T1526Z.211027T1200Z.211027T2141Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wabash River near Linn Grove.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads are blocked. Roads near the
east side of Geneva begin to flood. Some evacuations may be
required and property needs to be transferred to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 4069 8510 4072 8508 4064 8499 4061 8502
$$
INC113-280930-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.211025T0242Z.211027T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1119 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, The north end of Lakeview Drive is covered
by water. Several houses have water to their foundations on
Steinberger Lake Drive.
&&
LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
4149 8543 4144 8555
$$
MF332 WGUS83 KIWX 272035 FLSIWX Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 435 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana... Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen, Van Wert and Adams Counties. OHC039-069-272145- /O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211027T2035Z/ /DEFO1.1.ER.211026T1230Z.211027T0345Z.211027T1656Z.NO/ 435 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Maumee River near Defiance has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Maumee River near Defiance. * At 3:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.3 feet Monday morning. && LAT...LON 4121 8465 4127 8467 4131 8431 4128 8431 $$ INC001-003-OHC161-272145- /O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211027T2035Z/ /DCRI3.1.ER.211026T0420Z.211026T2030Z.211027T1515Z.NO/ 435 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Saint Marys River near Decatur has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Saint Marys River near Decatur. * At 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.8 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.4 feet Monday morning. && LAT...LON 4093 8506 4094 8504 4084 8491 4082 8494 $$ MCD
The office that day
Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 10:07 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IWX | Williams | 5 days |
| Oct 25, 10:12 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IWX | Van Wert | 53 hr |
| Oct 25, 10:20 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IWX | Paulding | 60 hr |
| Oct 26, 3:08 PM EDT | Frost Advisory | IWX | Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and 2 more | 19 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.