Flood Warning Issued for Indiana and Southwest Michigan Until Thursday Morning
A flood warning is in effect until 4:30 AM EDT Thursday for parts of Indiana, including Allen, De Kalb, and others, as well as Branch County in Michigan. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has led to imminent flooding of low-lying areas. Additional rainfall is expected. Residents should avoid flooded roads and be cautious at night.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until 4:30 AM EDT Thursday for urban areas and small streams across select regions in Indiana and southwest Michigan. The affected counties in Indiana include Allen, De Kalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, and Whitley, along with Branch County in Michigan.
Impacts of this warning include imminent flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas. As of 10:17 PM EDT, Doppler radar reported heavy rain from thunderstorms, leading to expected or ongoing flooding. Some areas have already received between 1 to 2 inches of rain on saturated soil, with additional rainfall of 0.5 to 1 inch anticipated.
Locations likely to encounter flooding during this warning period include Fort Wayne, Huntington, Warsaw, Auburn, Wabash, Kendallville, and others listed. Citizens are advised to visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for more flood safety information.
Residents are urged to take precautionary measures by avoiding flooded roads, as many flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Special caution is recommended during nighttime due to the increased difficulty in recognizing flood dangers.
The flood warning highlights the critical risk of flooding in urban areas and small streams due to excessive rainfall in Indiana and southwest Michigan. With ongoing rain and saturated conditions, immediate precautions are necessary to mitigate potential hazards. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and safe, particularly at night when flood dangers are less apparent.
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