When the snow melts ...

From the National Weather Service in northern Indiana:

Minor to moderate river flooding possible next week ... Significant amounts of snow will have blanketed the region by the end of today. Temperatures will move well above freezing Monday andTuesday. Snowmelt will increase runoff into the regions' streams and creeks. In addition ... rainfall Monday into Tuesday may be moderate to heavy at times and will release any remaining snow pack. Runoff from this rainfall in combination with nearly saturated soils will allow for flooding of low-lying areas ... Basements and ponding of water on roadways next week. Any storm drains initially blocked by snow or ice may further exacerbate street flooding. Minor to moderate river flooding of larger rivers is also possible by the middle of next week. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio all hazards for the latest river flood information or visit our web site at weather.gov/iwx