Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...Michigan...
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb
and Defiance Counties.
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Williams and
Defiance Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien
and St. Joseph Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart,
Berrien and St. Joseph Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Indiana...Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart,
St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties.
For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville,
St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers,
Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Moderate flooding of Scidmore Park can be
expected. Evacuation of some animals in the park zoo can also be
expected. High water affects several businesses and floods the
basements of homes along south Main, Green, and Jackson Streets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 7.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 545 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Elkhart, IN; Branch, MI; St. Joseph, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov