Flood Warning Issued for Noble County, Indiana and Surrounding Areas
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Noble County, Indiana, and other areas due to minor flooding on rivers like the North Branch Elkhart River, lasting until April 14, 2026.
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This notice was issued by NOAA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references Noble County, Indiana and surrounding areas. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Alerts - determines the warning protocol behind it, which shapes what protective action (seeking shelter, following evacuation orders if issued, monitoring official updates) is recommended and which agency holds authority to issue or cancel it.
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Alert Details
The Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Northern Indiana, effective from April 10, 2026, at 10:53 AM EDT until April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Noble County, Indiana, specifically the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville. It also includes Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll, and Pulaski Counties in Indiana; Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County; and Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI, and Branch Counties.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring and forecast for the affected rivers. For the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville, the river stage is at 6.8 feet, with a recent maximum of 6.9 feet, and flood stage at 6.0 feet. At 7.0 feet, the north end of Lakeview Drive is covered by water, and several houses have water to their foundations on Steinberger Lake Drive.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 10, 2026, at 10:53 AM EDT and will end on April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
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