Flood Advisory for Blackford, IN; Grant, IN; Huntington, IN +3 more
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Blackford, Grant, Huntington, Miami, Wabash and Wells. When: Until 230 PM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Blackford, Grant, Huntington, Miami, Wabash and Wells. * WHEN...Until 230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1225 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen in the last hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Hartford City, Gas City, Upland, Montpelier, Sweetser, La Fontaine, Van Buren, Converse, Warren, Amboy, Mount Etna, Hanfield, Landess, Lake Wood, Banquo, Pleasant Plain, Home Corner, Arcana and Jalapa. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 12:26PM EDT until August 11 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Northern Indiana. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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