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Flood Warning issued September 17 at 12:31PM EDT until September 22 at

Affecting Adams, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH

In effect until: Sep 18, 2026, 10:45 AM

Adams, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH

Confirmed across 3 counties in IN and OH; expires 10:45 AM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

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...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 Van Wert, Adams and Allen
IN Counties.

Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting
Allen IN County.

Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.

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

Wabash River at Wabash affecting Miami, Wabash and Cass IN
Counties.

For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash,
Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near
Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Saint Marys River near Decatur.

* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 21.5 feet, High water affects Piqua Rd...Ohio State
Route 49 near the state line along with east side Decatur streets.
Residential flooding begins on East Jackson and Ogg Streets.
Bellmont High School grounds begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 AM EDT Wednesday, September 16 the stage was 3.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 21.5 feet early Sunday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued September 17 at 12:31PM EDT until September 22 at

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