Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 10:24am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties.
For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river was has been slowly falling over
the last few days.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by this weekend based
upon the latest forecasted rainfall.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Area Description:
Lake; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov