Flood Warning in Effect: Safety Advisory for Indiana and Michigan

A flood warning remains active until 4:30 AM EDT for parts of Indiana and southwest Michigan, due to excessive rainfall causing urban flooding. Key counties include Allen, De Kalb, and Branch. Flooding impacts are imminent, with specific regions warned to avoid flooded roads.

A flood warning is currently in effect until 4:30 AM EDT for certain regions in Indiana and southwest Michigan. This alert addresses urban flooding and small streams resulting from excessive rainfall. Affected counties in Indiana include Allen, De Kalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, and Whitley, while Branch County is impacted in Michigan.

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is either imminent or already occurring due to heavy rainfall. Doppler radar observations at 1:53 AM EDT confirmed that the thunderstorms responsible for the rain have moved east, and no further precipitation is anticipated overnight. However, residual water may persist in some regions as runoff continues.

Among the cities likely to face flooding are Fort Wayne, Huntington, Warsaw, and Auburn, among others. Safety precautions are urged: individuals should avoid flooded roads, as most fatalities from flooding occur in vehicles. Caution is especially important at night when the hazards of flooding are less visible.

For more safety information regarding floods, please visit: http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

In summary, a flood warning is active until 4:30 AM EDT, affecting areas in Indiana and southwest Michigan. Flooding is imminent in various rivers, creeks, and low-lying locations. Citizens are advised to exercise caution, particularly at night, and to refrain from driving through flooded roads, prioritizing their safety above all.

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