Flood Warning — Putnam County, Ohio
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 15 at 10:02PM EDT until August 19 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. Auglaize River near Fort Jennings affecting Allen OH, Paulding and Putnam Counties. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams, Van Wert and Allen IN Counties. Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Auglaize River...including Fort Jennings, Defiance...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Auglaize River near Fort Jennings. * WHEN...From this evening to late Wednesday morning.
Effective August 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Northern Indiana
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 415 PM EDT.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Putnam County, Ohio?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Putnam County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Allen County, Paulding County.