Berrien County, MI
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:49 AM EDT – Thursday 04/23 8:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
...The Flood Warning continues 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 Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Branch and Elkhart Counties.
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Defiance and Fulton OH Counties.
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 Thursday morning.
Impacts
At 5.5 feet, The river reaches flood stage with the lowest residential areas beginning to flood.
Additional Details
- At 11:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Monday was 5.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Tuesday morning at 600 AM 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.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Warming This Week, Chance of Rain Tue Night
Created by the NWS Northern Indiana WFO
Dry weather continues tonight into most of Tuesday, but chances of showers and thunderstorms increase for Tuesday evening (30-40%). High temperatures by Thursday are expected to reach back into the 75 to 80 degree range.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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