Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 12 at 11:09AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 9:09am
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch 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...From this evening to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Stateline Road is threatened near the
river west of Schneider.
At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along
Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and
Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through
the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river climbed above bankfull overnight.
- Forecast...The river may crest near flood stage this evening.
- 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