Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Michigan...Ohio...
Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and
Pulaski Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph,
Elkhart and Berrien Counties.
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and
Williams Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St.
Joseph and Berrien Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch,
Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb
and Allen IN Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
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...Tiffin River at Stryker.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect some farm
buildings near Stryker and flood some secondary roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:15 PM EDT Friday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Sunday morning at 645 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Defiance, OH; Fulton, OH; Williams, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov