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River Flood Warning 30, NWS Northern Indiana

August 16, 2021Noble County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this river flood warning at Aug 16, 2021, 10:03 AM EDT for Noble County, Indiana. It was in force for 70 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 16, 2021, 10:03 AM EDT (14:03 UTC)
Expired: Aug 19, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
In force: 70 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 14:03 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.

750 
WGUS43 KIWX 161403
FLWIWX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1003 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 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 this 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 late tonight at 400 AM EDT.

&&


INC113-170815-
/O.NEW.KIWX.FL.W.0030.210816T1403Z-210818T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210815T1700Z.210816T1330Z.210818T0000Z.UU/
1003 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* From this morning to early Wednesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.7 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 water approaches some houses around Skinner Lake, 
  especially State Road 8.


&&

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

$$

CR

5 follow-up statements

813 
WGUS83 KIWX 170134
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
934 PM EDT Mon Aug 16 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 Tuesday morning at 1000 AM EDT.

&&


INC113-171945-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210818T0600Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210815T1700Z.210816T1330Z.210818T0000Z.UU/
934 PM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  evening and continue falling to 5.7 feet Monday morning.
* 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

231 
WGUS83 KIWX 171418
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1018 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

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

  North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.

.Rises on this 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 by midnight EDT.

&&


INC113-181530-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210818T1800Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210815T1700Z.210816T1330Z.210818T1200Z.UU/
1018 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 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 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.8 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 water approaches some houses around Skinner Lake, 
  especially State Road 8.


&&

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

$$

CR

929 
WGUS83 KIWX 180113
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
913 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 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 Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

&&


INC113-181800-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210818T1800Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210815T1700Z.210816T1330Z.210818T1200Z.UU/
913 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.7 feet Tuesday morning.
* 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

535 
WGUS83 KIWX 181446
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1046 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

  North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.

.Rises on this 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 by 11 PM EDT.

&&


INC113-190915-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210819T1200Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210815T1700Z.210816T1330Z.210819T0600Z.UU/
1046 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.8 feet by Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 water approaches some houses around Skinner Lake, 
  especially State Road 8.


&&

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

$$

CR

138 
WGUS83 KIWX 190138
FLSIWX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
938 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 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 Thursday morning by 1800 AM EDT.

&&


INC113-191200-
/O.CON.KIWX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210819T1200Z/
/CPEI3.1.ER.210815T1700Z.210816T1330Z.210819T0900Z.UU/
938 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* 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.