Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen IN, Van Wert and Adams Counties. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some residents in the Winchester Road area may need to be evacuated. Property damage begins in some areas at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Monday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening and continue falling to 10.3 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.