Flood warnings have been issued for the Tippecanoe River near Ora and above Winamac until further notice. Recent heavy rainfall has caused minor to moderate flooding, according to the National Weather Service. The Ora warning takes effect this evening. Late this morning the river was at 10.9 feet and rising. Flood stage near Ora is 12 feet. It’s expected to rise above that tonight and crest near 13.5 feet early Tuesday morning. At 14 feet extensive flooding of homes and low-lying areas begins. The Tippecanoe River above Winamac is also on the rise. At noon today it was at 7.9 feet. Flood stage is 10 feet. It’s expected to exceed that very early Sunday morning and crest near 11.1 feet around 8 p.m. Tuesday. At 11 feet extensive residential flooding is in progress. Motorists are reminded not to drive through flooded areas, as roads underneath may be washed out. Also do not let children to play in or near flooded areas, as they can rapidly get swept away by the current. Detailed river forecasts and more information are available online at www.weather.gov/iwx. River information is posted under the left menu bar under Current Conditions Rivers and Lakes AHPS.
