Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 3:17AM EDT until August 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following
areas, Adams, Blackford, Cass IN, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington,
Jay, Miami, Pulaski, Starke, Wabash and Wells.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks
and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Brief rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible this
morning. Saturated conditions continue across the area due to
recent heavy rainfall. Any additional rain will result in
increased runoff and an increased flood potential.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Starke; Pulaski; Fulton; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov