Flood Warning Issued for Indiana and Southwest Michigan Until 4:30 AM EDT
A flood warning is in effect until 4:30 AM EDT for several counties in Indiana and Michigan due to heavy rainfall causing urban flooding. Areas impacted include Fort Wayne and Huntington. Precautions against flooded roads are advised, particularly at night.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning affecting areas in Indiana and south Michigan until 4:30 AM EDT. This warning is due to urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall in the region. Specific counties in Indiana affected include Allen, De Kalb, and Wabash, among others, and the only county in Michigan mentioned is Branch.
The warning remains active as flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is either occurring or expected. As of 1:53 AM EDT, Doppler radar confirmed the thunderstorms associated with this heavy rainfall have now moved east, suggesting no additional rain is expected tonight. However, water may still pose a threat due to ongoing runoff.
Locations likely to experience flooding include Fort Wayne, Huntington, and Warsaw, along with several others such as Ajax and Angola. A safety reminder is provided: avoid flooded roads and heed the advice to turn around instead of risk driving through water, which is particularly dangerous during nighttime hours when hazards become less visible. For additional flood safety tips, refer to http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
In summary, a flood warning remains in effect for parts of Indiana and southwest Michigan until 4:30 AM EDT due to heavy rainfall, causing urban flooding. Residents in affected counties must take caution, especially while navigating flooded roads. The National Weather Service has assured that no further rainfall is expected, but existing water levels may still present dangers.
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