Flood Warning Indiana | Effective 03/20/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:45PM EDT until March 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
March 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Elkhart River...including Cosperville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water is starting to approach foundations on Waldron Lake Dr, Woodland Drive, and the south end of Steinbarger Lake Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Friday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 345 PM EDT.
Area Description: 
Noble, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana