Flood Warning Indiana | Effective 04/07/2026 08:10

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:10AM CDT until April 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 7, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. For the Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet tomorrow afternoon. It is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. 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: 
Jasper, IN; Porter, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL