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Flood Warning issued September 18 at 5:55PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

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

Confirmed across 3 counties in IN and OH; expires 4:00 PM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County.

Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties.

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

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

Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Van Wert, Allen IN and
Adams Counties.

For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...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 occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Saint Marys River near Decatur.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Many east side city streets and county
roads are flooded. Evacuation of east side residents near Bellmont
High School becomes necessary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:30 PM EDT Friday was 23.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™