| 22.0 | Structural damage is done to homes and businesses on the south side of Fort Wayne near the Saint Marys River. Record flood was set on July 9, 2003 when the river reached 21.2 feet. | | 20.0 | A major flood is in progress and water is nearing the top of many levees. When the Muldoon Bridge gage reads 20.3 feet, the flood becomes a 100 year event. | | 19.0 | Flooding reaching major category with extensive evacuations becoming necessary. Primary roads and bridges are closed at this level. | | 18.0 | An increasing number of city streets flood...and more evacuations become necessary. Property damage approaches severe category in some areas at this level. | | 17.0 | Some residents in the Winchester Road area and Fairwick Apartments may need to be evacuated. Property damage increases in some areas at this level. | | 15.0 | Flooding occurs on the lowest unprotected city streets, park drives and county roads. | | 14.0 | Flooding occurs in parks and low farmland throughout southern Allen County. The City of Fort Wayne starts 24 hour flood fighting procedures. |
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1) 21.20 ft on 07/09/2003
2) 19.66 ft on 03/14/1982
3) 19.06 ft on 01/14/2005
4) 18.33 ft on 02/26/1985
5) 17.92 ft on 01/01/1991
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1) 0.77 ft on 10/04/2008
2) 0.80 ft on 10/29/1999
3) 0.85 ft on 10/14/2008
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