Flood Warning Issued for Indiana and Southwest Michigan Until Thursday Morning
A flood warning is in effect until 4:30 AM EDT Thursday due to heavy rainfall in parts of Indiana and southwest Michigan, causing urban and small stream flooding. Significant rainfall accumulation is expected in multiple locations, including Fort Wayne and Huntington, urging residents to take precautions to ensure safety.
A flood warning remains in effect until 4:30 AM EDT Thursday, particularly affecting urban areas and small streams due to excessive rainfall. The advisory covers parts of Indiana, including counties such as Allen, De Kalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, and Whitley. Additionally, it extends to Branch County in southwest Michigan.
The warning indicates imminent or ongoing flooding in various locations due to heavy rain associated with thunderstorms. Doppler radar detected rainfall amounts ranging from 1 to 2 inches in some areas which is compounded by previous rain. Forecasts predict an additional rainfall accumulation of 0.5 to 1 inch.
Areas anticipated to experience flooding include Fort Wayne, Huntington, Warsaw, Auburn, Wabash, and various other towns. The National Weather Service emphasizes that flooding of rivers, creeks, and other low-lying regions is a significant risk at this time. For further information, residents are encouraged to visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
This flood warning highlights the urgent need for residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions due to heavy rainfall and potential flooding. The alert is particularly critical for urban areas and small streams in designated Indiana counties and Branch County in Michigan.
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