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Flood Warning Issued for Salamonie River at Portland Through Monday Afternoon

Official records show a flood warning is in effect from 8:00 AM EDT to 2:00 PM EDT on August 17, 2026.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 17, 2026, 8:10 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 17, 2026, 8:23 a.m. ET
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A is in effect for one zone along the Salamonie River at Portland until 2:00 PM EDT on August 17, 2026, according to official records from the . The began at 8:00 AM EDT. Minor flooding is forecast for the area. Official records state that at 11.0 feet, lowland agricultural flooding occurs. The agency advises drivers to turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes, and the next statement from the agency will be issued at 2:00 PM EDT.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 17, 2026, 8:21 a.m. ET

    National Weather Service Warns of Lowland Agricultural Flooding Along Salamonie River

    At 11.0 feet, lowland agricultural flooding is expected along the Salamonie River at Portland, according to official records from the National Weather Service Northern Indiana.

    The official record details a flood warning that begins at 8:00 AM EDT on August 17, 2026, and expires at 2:00 PM EDT on August 17, 2026. Minor flooding is forecast across 1 zone along the Salamonie River at Portland.

    The Weather Service advised drivers to turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads, adding that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information are available at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes, and the next statement will be issued at 200 PM EDT.

  2. Aug 17, 2026, 8:10 a.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Warning Issued for Salamonie River at Portland

    The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning covering 1 zone at the Salamonie River at Portland. The situation is developing. Official records show that minor flooding is forecast in the area.

    The warning started at 8:00 AM EDT on August 17, 2026, and expires at 2:00 PM EDT on August 17, 2026. Official records note that lowland agricultural flooding occurs at 11.0 feet.

    The issuing office advised drivers to turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads, stating that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information are available at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The National Weather Service Northern Indiana plans to issue its next statement at 2:00 PM EDT.

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