Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Ohio...
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb
and Allen IN Counties.
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Williams and Fulton
OH Counties.
For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect streets and
homes in Monterey.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EDT Friday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 330 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Pulaski, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov