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River Flood Warning 26, NWS Northern Indiana

June 26, 2021Berrien County, Michigan; Elkhart County, Saint Joseph County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Jun 26, 2021, 10:35 AM EDT for Berrien County, Michigan; Elkhart County, Saint Joseph County, Indiana. It took effect at Jun 26, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jun 26, 2021, 10:35 AM EDT (14:35 UTC)
In effect from: Jun 26, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired: Jun 29, 2021, 8:18 AM EDT
In force: 60 hr
Issued by: NWS Northern Indiana
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Elkhart County, IN, Saint Joseph County, IN, Berrien County, MI

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at South Bend (SBNI3). The gauge peaked at 6.42 ft at Jun 27, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT.

Action stage: 4.5 ft
Minor stage: 5.5 ft
Moderate stage: 8 ft
Major stage: 9 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04101225, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

068 
WGUS43 KIWX 261435
FLWIWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1035 AM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan...

  Kankakee River at Davis affecting Starke, La Porte and St. Joseph 
  Counties.

  Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. 
  Joseph and Berrien Counties.

.Recent heavy rain will likely lead to minor river flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too 
deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near 
flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for 
further statements and updated forecasts.

Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at 
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM EDT /345 AM 
CDT/.

&&


INC039-141-MIC021-270845-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0026.210627T0000Z-210628T1200Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.210627T0000Z.210627T0600Z.210627T1200Z.NO/
1035 AM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* At 7:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 5.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It 
  will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding is confined to park land and park 
  roads. Some backyard flooding may occur in low lying residential 
  areas near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
      4166 8624

$$

INC091-141-149-270845-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0027.210627T0112Z-210701T0600Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.210627T0112Z.210628T0000Z.210630T0600Z.NO/
935 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021 /1035 AM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021/

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Kankakee River at Davis.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday /10:00 AM EDT Saturday/ the stage was 8.8 
  feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 11.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Flooding of secondary roads near the river 
  begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670

$$

Steinwedel

6 follow-up statements

799 
WGUS83 KIWX 270120
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
920 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

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

  Kankakee River at Davis affecting Starke, La Porte and St. Joseph 
  Counties.

  Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. 
  Joseph and Berrien Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too 
deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near 
flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for 
further statements and updated forecasts.

Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at 
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.

The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 230 PM CDT 
/330 PM EDT/.

&&


INC091-141-149-271930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210701T2100Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.210627T0132Z.210628T0600Z.210630T2100Z.NO/
820 PM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021 /920 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021/

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kankakee River at Davis.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday /9:00 PM EDT Saturday/ the stage was 9.9 
  feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 11.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding is in 
  progress.


&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670

$$

INC039-141-MIC021-271930-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210629T0600Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.210627T0056Z.210627T1200Z.210628T0600Z.NO/
920 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 7:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding is confined to park land and park 
  roads. Some backyard flooding may occur in low lying residential 
  areas near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
      4166 8624

$$

CR

866 
WGUS83 KIWX 271411
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1011 AM EDT Sun Jun 27 2021

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

  Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. 
  Joseph and Berrien Counties.

.Recent heavy rainfall has led to minor river flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too 
deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near 
flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for 
further statements and updated forecasts.

Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at 
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM EDT.

&&


INC039-141-MIC021-280815-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210630T1500Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.210627T0056Z.210628T0000Z.210629T1500Z.NO/
1011 AM EDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 6:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding is confined to park land and park 
  roads. Some backyard flooding may occur in low lying residential 
  areas near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
      4166 8624

$$

Steinwedel

311 
WGUS83 KIWX 280144
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
944 PM EDT Sun Jun 27 2021

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

  Kankakee River at Davis affecting Starke, La Porte and St. Joseph 
  Counties.

  Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. 
  Joseph and Berrien Counties.

.Rises on area rivers occurred as a result of recent thunderstorms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too 
deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near 
flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for 
further statements and updated forecasts.

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 afternoon at 245 PM CDT 
/345 PM EDT/.

&&


INC091-141-149-281945-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210701T0900Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.210627T0222Z.210628T0600Z.210630T0900Z.NO/
844 PM CDT Sun Jun 27 2021 /944 PM EDT Sun Jun 27 2021/

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kankakee River at Davis.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday /9:00 PM EDT Sunday/ the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Flooding of secondary roads near the river 
  begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670

$$

INC039-141-MIC021-281945-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210630T1600Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.210627T0056Z.210628T0600Z.210629T1600Z.NO/
944 PM EDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 6:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect river parks and 
  roads and may affect portions of Northside Blvd in the area of 
  Veterans Memorial Park, and Riverside Drive in the areas south of 
  Leeper Park, by Keller Park and Woodland Park. High water may 
  cause flooding of basements and interfere with some commercial 
  activities.


&&

LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
      4166 8624

$$

CR

912 
WGUS83 KIWX 281444
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1044 AM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

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

  Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. 
  Joseph and Berrien Counties.

.Rises on area rivers occurred as a result of recent rain and 
thunderstorms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too 
deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near 
flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for 
further statements and updated forecasts.

Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at 
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.

The next statement will be issued late tonight.

&&


INC039-141-MIC021-290845-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210701T0300Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.210627T0056Z.210628T1033Z.210630T0300Z.NO/
1044 AM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 6:33 AM EDT Monday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:33 AM EDT Monday was 6.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect river parks and 
  roads and may affect portions of Northside Blvd in the area of 
  Veterans Memorial Park, and Riverside Drive in the areas south of 
  Leeper Park, by Keller Park and Woodland Park. High water may 
  cause flooding of basements and interfere with some commercial 
  activities.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 
  feet on 01/14/2005.


&&

LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
      4166 8624

$$

Brown

035 
WGUS83 KIWX 290146
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
946 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

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

  Kankakee River at Davis affecting Starke, La Porte and St. Joseph 
  Counties.

  Yellow River at Plymouth affecting Marshall, St. Joseph and 
  Starke Counties.

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

  Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. 
  Joseph and Berrien Counties.

.Rises on area rivers occurred as a result of recent rain and 
thunderstorms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too 
deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near 
flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for 
further statements and updated forecasts.

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 afternoon at 345 PM EDT 
/245 PM CDT/.

&&


INC099-141-149-292000-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210701T0600Z/
/PYMI3.1.ER.210628T0252Z.210629T1200Z.210630T0600Z.UU/
946 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021 /846 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021/

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Yellow River at Plymouth.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Monday /7:45 PM CDT Monday/ the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 PM EDT Monday /7:45 PM CDT Monday/ was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins of commercial property 
  along Laporte and Garro Streets.


&&

LAT...LON 4133 8632 4136 8631 4136 8629 4136 8628
      4133 8631

$$

INC091-141-149-292000-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210701T1200Z/
/DAVI3.1.ER.210627T0222Z.210628T0215Z.210630T1200Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021 /946 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021/

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kankakee River at Davis.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Monday /9:00 PM EDT Monday/ the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CDT Monday /9:00 PM EDT Monday/ was 10.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Flooding of secondary roads near the river 
  begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4145 8667 4144 8661 4130 8673 4131 8679
      4143 8670

$$

INC039-141-MIC021-292000-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210630T1200Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.210627T0056Z.210628T1033Z.210629T1200Z.NO/
946 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 6:33 AM EDT Monday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:33 AM EDT Monday was 6.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 2.7 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect river parks and 
  roads and may affect portions of Northside Blvd in the area of 
  Veterans Memorial Park, and Riverside Drive in the areas south of 
  Leeper Park, by Keller Park and Woodland Park. High water may 
  cause flooding of basements and interfere with some commercial 
  activities.


&&

LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
      4166 8624

$$

CR

190 
WGUS83 KIWX 291218
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
818 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Indiana...Michigan...

  Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. 
  Joseph and Berrien Counties.

INC039-141-MIC021-291330-
/O.CAN.KIWX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210629T1218Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.210627T0056Z.210628T1033Z.210629T0521Z.NO/
818 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South 
Bend has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* At 3:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.6 feet early Tuesday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
      4166 8624

$$

CM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 26, 2:29 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Saint Joseph	61 min
Jun 26, 2:55 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Saint Joseph	65 min
Jun 26, 3:28 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Saint Joseph	32 min
Jun 26, 3:16 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	Berrien	32 min
Jun 26, 3:30 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Berrien	30 min
Jun 26, 4:16 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Cass	29 min
Jun 26, 4:25 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	Cass	25 min
Jun 26, 4:38 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	Berrien	24 min
Jun 26, 4:59 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	Cass, Saint Joseph	17 min
Jun 26, 5:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Cass	23 min
Jun 26, 7:16 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	Berrien	44 min
Jun 26, 7:53 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	Cass, Saint Joseph	52 min
Jun 25, 9:17 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	Cass	28 min
Jun 25, 9:24 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	DeKalb	14 min
Jun 25, 9:43 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	Cass	9 min
Jun 25, 10:37 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	Fulton, Pulaski	38 min
Jun 25, 10:58 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IWX	Fulton, Kosciusko, Pulaski	3 hr
Jun 25, 11:52 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IWX	Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Starke	3 hr
Jun 25, 11:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Kosciusko	32 min
Jun 26, 1:24 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IWX	Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke	3 hr
Jun 26, 1:28 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Elkhart	32 min
Jun 26, 1:59 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Elkhart	31 min
Jun 26, 10:35 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IWX	LaPorte, Saint Joseph, Starke	5 days
Jun 26, 1:36 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	IWX		114 min
Jun 26, 3:26 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	IWX		34 min
Jun 26, 3:58 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	LaPorte, Starke	47 min
Jun 26, 4:09 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	Saint Joseph	36 min
Jun 26, 6:16 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	IWX		95 min
Jun 26, 6:44 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	LaPorte, Pulaski, Starke	61 min
Jun 26, 7:20 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	LaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke	40 min
Jun 26, 7:31 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IWX	LaPorte, Saint Joseph	14 min
Jun 26, 7:49 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IWX	Pulaski, Starke, White	41 min
Jun 26, 7:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IWX	Elkhart	31 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.