Flood Warning Issued for Indiana and Southwest Michigan Until Early Morning

A flood warning is in effect until 4:30 AM EDT for parts of Indiana and southwest Michigan due to excessive rainfall, leading to urban and small stream flooding. Caution is advised as impacts include flooding in various towns across the affected regions.

A flood warning remains in effect until 4:30 AM EDT, specifically impacting urban areas and smaller streams due to heavy rainfall. This notice affects portions of Indiana, including counties such as Allen, De Kalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Whitley, and Branch County in southwest Michigan.

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is either imminent or already occurring. At 1:53 AM EDT, Doppler radar observed that thunderstorms responsible for the heavy rainfall have shifted east, with no further rain anticipated for the night. However, water levels may remain elevated due to ongoing runoff.

Areas likely to experience 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.

In light of these conditions, individuals are advised to avoid flooded roads as most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Caution is particularly important at night when the risks associated with flooding may be more difficult to detect.

The flood warning for parts of Indiana and southwest Michigan indicates a significant risk of urban and stream flooding due to heavy rains. Although thunderstorms have moved on, water levels may still cause problems. Residents are strongly advised to remain cautious and avoid flooded areas to ensure safety.

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