Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 10:04AM CDT until August 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1002 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain slow moving
thunderstorms continuously developing over the same areas.
Localized flooding is expected to begin shortly.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Valparaiso, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Lakes of the Four
Seasons, Roselawn, Kouts, Wheeler, Boone Grove, Malden,
Stoutsburg and Dunns Bridge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
FFWIWX
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Cass IN County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Fulton IN County in north central Indiana...
West Central Miami County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Wabash County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...
Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Starke County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.
* At 1156 AM EDT /1056 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
1 to 2 inches in 1 hour in the heaviest thunderstorms. Additional
rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Peru, Wabash, Knox, Winamac, North Judson, Wanatah, Medaryville,
La Crosse, Mexico, Wells, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Erie, Denver,
Fulton, Lawton, Vanmeter Park, Lake Bruce and Star City.
Safety instructions
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 600 AM CDT, 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.
- Flooding impacts will continue. This mornings thunderstorms will
exit the advisory area by 7 AM, but additional rain is expected
later today which may redevelop flooding issues.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Merrillville, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland,
Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield,
Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons,
Winfield, Roselawn and Kouts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 456 AM CDT, 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Merrillville, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland,
Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield,
Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons,
Winfield, Roselawn and Kouts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
At 1107 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was racing toward
Porter County at over 75 mph.
HAZARD...Tornadoes and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Valparaiso around 1115 AM CDT.
Safety instructions
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
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