...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Mississinewa River near Marion affecting Miami, Wabash and Grant Counties. Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. .Rises on area rivers occurred as a result of recent repeated heavy rainfall. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Mississinewa River near Marion.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, River is at flood stage. Water begins to enter Matter Park and crosses north Washington Street. Basements and homes along Boots Creek begin to flood. A few residents along River Road become concerned. Flood water approaches restaurant near Charles Park
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.1 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: GRANT, IN ... MIAMI, IN ... WABASH, IN
Instructions:
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. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
