St. Joseph County, IN
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:12 PM EDT – Friday 04/24 8:00 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 Fulton OH, Williams and Defiance Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Branch and Elkhart Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart 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 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 South Bend.
When
Until Friday evening.
Impacts
At 6.0 feet, Flooding is confined to mostly park land and golf courses. Leeper Park and Petro golf courses begin to flood.
Additional Details
- At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EDT Sunday was 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 Monday morning.Monday afternoon at noon EDT.
Areas impacted
- Elkhart, IN
- St. Joseph, IN
- Berrien, MI
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.
In effect from Monday 04/20 12:00 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
What
Sub-freezing temperatures from the mid 20s to around 30.
Where
Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio.
When
From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Monday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Elkhart
- Lagrange
- Steuben
- Noble
- De Kalb
- Starke
- Pulaski
- Marshall
- Fulton
- Whitley
- Allen
- White
- Cass
- Miami
- Wabash
- Huntington
- Wells
- Adams
- Grant
- Blackford
- Jay
- Northern La Porte
- Eastern St. Joseph
- Northern Kosciusko
- Southern La Porte
- Western St. Joseph
- Southern Kosciusko
- Cass
- St. Joseph
- Branch
- Hillsdale
- Northern Berrien
- Southern Berrien
- Williams
- Fulton
- Defiance
- Henry
- Paulding
- Putnam
- Van Wert
- Allen
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
Briefing
From the forecaster
Cold Start to the Week; Warmth Ahead
Created by the NWS Northern Indiana WFO
A freeze warning remains in effect this morning. High temerpatures will approach 50 degrees this afternoon. Notably warmer in the days ahead with a 30-40% chance of rain Tuesday night.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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