Flood Warning for Delaware, IN; Randolph, IN
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What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding along CR 100 W just north of the river. High water affecting a small portion of River Road just east of SR 1 and north of the river. Water is within a few feet vertically of the approaches to SR 1 bridge in western Randolph...
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Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday morning by around 800 AM EDT.
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...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. .More rainfall today has caused another upswing on the Mississinewa River, prompting the need for a flood warning near Ridgeville. This crest is expected to to be lower than Friday's crest. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississinewa River near Ridgeville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding along CR 100 W just north of the river. High water affecting a small portion of River Road just east of SR 1 and north of the river. Water is within a few feet vertically of the approaches to SR 1 bridge in western Randolph county. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 4:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.9 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. Flood stage is 10.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 4:58PM EDT until August 17 at 12:34PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Indianapolis IN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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