Noble County, IN

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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 10:01 PM EDT – Saturday 04/25 2:00 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...Michigan...

Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.

Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Defiance and Fulton OH Counties.

Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...

Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Allen IN and Defiance Counties.

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...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Elkhart River...including Goshen, 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 Saturday afternoon.

Impacts

At 6.0 feet, Water approaches some houses around Skinner Lake, especially along State Road 8.

Additional Details

- At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 6.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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 Wednesday afternoon at 415 PM EDT.


Areas impacted

  • Noble, IN

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

From the forecaster

More Showers and Storms Today and Friday

Created by the NWS Northern Indiana WFO

More storms are expected this afternoon and evening. A few strong storms with gusty winds are possible. More rain and storms are then expected late Friday. Highs remain in the mid 70s to around 80.

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