Flood Impacts |
26.0 | A record flood is in progress with water at the top of the levees. The record flood occurred in March 1913 with a crest of 26.1 feet. |
24.0 | A major flood is in progress. Nearly 15 percent of Fort Wayne is flooded. |
23.0 | Many evacuations are necessary as levees reach critical levels. A major flood is in progress. |
22.0 | Flooding becomes serious. Twenty-four hour flood fighting commences if rivers continue to rise. |
21.0 | An increasing number of city streets begin to flood. Evacuations are necessary in River Haven. Numerous Allen County roads are flooded at this level. |
20.0 | Some evacuations may be necessary in low, unprotected areas of River Haven. Flood water encroaches on scores of homes at 20 to 21 feet. |
18.0 | The lowest unprotected city streets begin to flood. A few residents of River Haven are affected by high water. |
17.0 | Flooding occurs in parks and farmland in Allen County. Unprotected lowland and county roads become affected by flood waters. |