Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:53PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties.
Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams, Van Wert and Allen
IN Counties.
For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins. Low lands
east of Geneva begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM EDT Thursday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.0 feet Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Adams, IN; Wells, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov