Flood Warning Issued for Elkhart, IN and Branch, MI Areas
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NOAA issued it on April 17, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Elkhart, IN; Branch, MI; and St. Joseph, MI, with minor flooding occurring and expected to continue due to rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Indiana and Michigan
- Issued
- April 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Northern Indiana
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Indiana and Michigan.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Northern Indiana. It is effective from April 17, 2026, at 11:45 AM EDT until April 18, 2026, at 5:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Elkhart, IN; Branch, MI; and St. Joseph, MI. It also includes specific rivers such as the Tippecanoe River near Ora, Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville, Tiffin River at Stryker, and Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles and South Bend.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring and forecast for the Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers, with the current stage at 7.4 feet and expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast for the Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville. Flood stage is 7.0 feet for the Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 17, 2026, at 11:45 AM EDT and expires on April 18, 2026, at 5:45 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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