Flood Warning Issued for Indiana and Southwest Michigan
A flood warning is in effect until 4:30 AM EDT for parts of Indiana and southwest Michigan, due to urban flooding from excessive rainfall. Specific areas are at risk, and residents are advised to avoid flooded roads and remain cautious.
A flood warning remains in effect until 4:30 AM EDT this morning due to persistent urban area and small stream flooding resulting from excessive rainfall. This warning affects areas in Indiana, including Allen, De Kalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Whitley counties, as well as Branch County in southwest Michigan.
The impact of this warning includes imminent or ongoing flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas prone to flooding. Doppler radar analysis, as of 1:53 AM EDT, indicates that the thunderstorms responsible for the heavy rainfall have since moved east; no additional rain is anticipated for the remainder of the night, though water may linger due to runoff.
Locations likely to experience significant flooding include Fort Wayne, Huntington, Warsaw, Auburn, Wabash, Kendallville, Columbia City, Angola, Garrett, North Manchester, Winona Lake, Ligonier, Syracuse, Butler, Lagrange, Tri-Lakes, Huntertown, Avilla, Albion, and Waterloo. It is advisable for individuals to visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for further safety guidelines regarding floods.
Residents are urged to turn around and avoid roads that are flooded, as most flood fatalities occur in vehicles. Additionally, individuals should exercise heightened caution during nighttime conditions, as the dangers posed by flooding can be more difficult to identify after dark.
In summary, areas of Indiana and southwest Michigan are currently under a flood warning due to excessive rainfall. Flooding in low-lying areas is occurring or imminent, with specific towns at higher risk of flooding. The general public is urged to remain vigilant, avoid flooded roads, and exercise caution, especially at night.
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