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River Flood Warning 29, NWS Northern Indiana

August 14, 2021Noble County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Aug 14, 2021, 8:55 AM EDT for Noble County, Indiana. It took effect at Aug 14, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 14, 2021, 8:55 AM EDT (12:55 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 14, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired: Aug 16, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
In force: 36 hr
Issued by: NWS Northern Indiana
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Noble County, IN

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville (CPEI3). The gauge peaked at 6.00 ft at Aug 15, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT.

Action stage: 5 ft
Minor stage: 6 ft
Moderate stage: 7 ft
Major stage: 8 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04100222, 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.

794 
WGUS43 KIWX 141255
FLWIWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
855 AM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

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

  North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.

.Rises on the Elkhart River occurred as a result of runoff from 
recent rainfall.

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 by 11:00 PM EDT.

&&


INC113-150600-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0029.210814T1800Z-210815T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210814T1800Z.210814T1800Z.210815T0000Z.UU/
855 AM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* From this afternoon to just after midnight tonight.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to reach minor flood stage this 
  afternoon at a crest of 6.0 feet. It is expected to then fall 
  below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, water approaches some houses around Skinner 
  Lake, especially along State Road 8.


&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555

$$

CR

3 follow-up statements

703 
WGUS83 KIWX 150021
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
821 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

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

  North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.

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 morning around 11 AM EDT.

&&


INC113-151700-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210815T1700Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210814T1800Z.210814T1800Z.210815T0000Z.UU/
821 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady near the 6.0 
  flood stage into early Sunday afternoon, then slowly fall.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Water approaches some houses around Skinner 
  Lake, especially along State Road 8.


&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555

$$

PBM

804 
WGUS83 KIWX 151453
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

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

  North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.

.Rises on the Elkhart River occurred as a result of runoff from 
recent rainfall.

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 tonight around 10PM EDT.

&&


INC113-160600-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210816T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210814T1800Z.210814T1800Z.210816T0000Z.UU/
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to reach a crest of 6.0 feet this 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, water approaches some houses around Skinner 
  Lake, especially along State Road 8.


&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555

$$

CR

515 
WGUS83 KIWX 160048
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
848 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

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

  North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.

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 200 AM EDT.

&&


INC113-160600-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210816T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210814T1800Z.210814T1800Z.210816T0000Z.UU/
848 PM EDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will hover near flood stage at 6.0 feet into 
  Monday. The river will then fall below flood stage Monday evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Water approaches some houses around Skinner 
  Lake, especially along State Road 8.


&&

LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544
      4149 8543 4144 8555

$$

PBM

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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.