Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 5:49PM EDT until August 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following
areas, Allen OH and Van Wert.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks
and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Brief rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible
early this evening, and then again early Sunday morning.
Saturated conditions continue across the area due to recent
heavy rainfall. Any additional heavy rainfall will result in
increased runoff and an increased flood potential.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Van Wert; Allen
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov