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River Flood Warning 59, NWS Northern Indiana

December 29, 2021Defiance County, Fulton County, Williams County, Ohio

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Dec 29, 2021, 10:16 PM EST for Defiance County, Fulton County, Williams County, Ohio. It took effect at Dec 30, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 70 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Dec 29, 2021, 10:16 PM EST (03:16 UTC)
In effect from: Dec 30, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
Expired: Jan 1, 2022, 10:40 PM EST
In force: 70 hr
Issued by: NWS Northern Indiana
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Williams County, OH

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Tiffin River at Stryker (STRO1). The gauge peaked at 11.03 ft at Jan 1, 2022, 12:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 9 ft
Minor stage: 11 ft
Moderate stage: 15 ft
Major stage: 16.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04185000, 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.

084 
WGUS43 KIWX 300316
FLWIWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1016 PM EST Wed Dec 29 2021

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

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

.Recent rain and snow 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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at 
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.

This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

&&


OHC039-051-171-302130-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0059.211230T0600Z-220101T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0600Z.211230T0600Z.211231T0000Z.NO/
1016 PM EST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, flooding of lowland areas around Stryker 
  can be expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - 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 evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

IWX

7 follow-up statements

047 
WGUS83 KIWX 300326
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1026 PM EST Wed Dec 29 2021

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

  Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

.Recent rainfall led to rises on area rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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.

This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

&&


INC001-179-302130-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211228T2054Z.211230T1200Z.211231T1800Z.NO/
1026 PM EST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The flooding of county roads begin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EST Wednesday was 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OHC039-051-171-302130-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0059.211230T0600Z-220101T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0600Z.211230T0600Z.211231T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM EST Wed Dec 29 2021

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, flooding of lowland areas around Stryker 
  can be expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - 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 evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

IWX

048 
WGUS83 KIWX 301604
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1104 AM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Indiana...

  Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.

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

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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.

This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

&&


INC001-179-311015-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-220102T1200Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211228T2054Z.211231T0000Z.220101T1200Z.NO/
1104 AM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM EST Thursday was 12.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    14.4 feet on 06/19/2015.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OHC039-051-171-311015-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220101T0000Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0830Z.211230T1800Z.211231T0000Z.NO/
1104 AM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect some farm 
  buildings near Stryker and flood some secondary roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this morning to a crest of 11.1 feet this afternoon. It
    will then fall below flood stage this evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.0 feet on 04/05/2002.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JAL

438 
WGUS83 KIWX 310330
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1030 PM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

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

  Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.

.Recent rain and snow led to rises on area rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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.

This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

&&


OHC039-051-171-312130-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220101T0600Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0830Z.211230T1430Z.211231T0600Z.NO/
1030 PM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, flooding of lowland areas around Stryker 
  can be expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

INC001-179-312130-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-220102T1200Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211228T2054Z.211231T0600Z.220101T1200Z.NO/
1030 PM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The flooding of county roads begin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EST Thursday was 12.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

IWX

727 
WGUS83 KIWX 310348
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1048 PM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

  Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

.Recent rain and snow led to rises on area rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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.

This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

&&


OHC039-051-171-312200-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220101T0600Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0830Z.211230T1430Z.211231T0600Z.NO/
1048 PM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, flooding of lowland areas around Stryker 
  can be expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain around 11.0 feet
    through late Friday night then begin to fall.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

INC001-179-312200-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-220102T1200Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211228T2054Z.211230T2130Z.220101T1200Z.NO/
1048 PM EST Thu Dec 30 2021

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The flooding of county roads begin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EST Thursday was 12.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Saturday morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

IWX

339 
WGUS83 KIWX 311530
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1030 AM EST Fri Dec 31 2021

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

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues 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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at 
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.

This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

&&


OHC039-051-171-010930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220101T1800Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0830Z.211230T1430Z.211231T1800Z.NO/
1030 AM EST Fri Dec 31 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, flooding of lowland areas around Stryker 
  can be expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 11.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM EST Friday was 11.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain around 11.0 feet
    through late Friday night then begin to fall.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

INC001-179-010930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-220102T0936Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211228T2054Z.211230T2130Z.220101T0936Z.NO/
1030 AM EST Fri Dec 31 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The flooding of county roads begin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 12.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM EST Friday was 12.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tonight and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Lewis

962 
WGUS83 KIWX 011543
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1043 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

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

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

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

  Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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.

This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

&&


INC001-179-011645-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-220101T1543Z/
/LYNI3.1.ER.211228T2054Z.211230T2130Z.220101T0950Z.NO/
1043 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Wabash River near Linn Grove.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.6 feet Thursday
    morning.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OHC039-051-171-020945-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220102T1800Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0830Z.211230T1430Z.220101T1800Z.NO/
1043 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, flooding of lowland areas around Stryker 
  can be expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 11.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM EST Saturday was 11.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this afternoon and continue falling to 8.3 feet Thursday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Lewis

090 
WGUS83 KIWX 020340
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1040 PM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

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

  Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance 
  Counties.

OHC039-051-171-020445-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-220102T0340Z/
/STRO1.1.ER.211230T0830Z.211230T1430Z.220101T2030Z.NO/
1040 PM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tiffin River at Stryker.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.3 feet Thursday
    morning.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Brown

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Dec 30, 5:38 PM EST	Dense Fog Advisory	IWX	Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and 2 more	6 hr

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Sources

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