Flood Warning Issued for North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville in Noble County
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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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NWS Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for Noble County, with moderate flooding expected along the North Branch Elkhart River starting late tonight.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Noble County, Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Noble County, Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville. This alert was issued following recent rainfall that has resulted in rising water levels.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Noble County, Indiana. Impacted locations include the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville, with specific flooding concerns noted for the north end of Lakeview Drive and residences on Steinberger Lake Drive.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. The public is advised to avoid flooded areas and monitor river forecasts via the NWS Northern Indiana office.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast for the area. The river stage was measured at 5.6 feet as of 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 6.0 feet just after midnight tonight. Forecasters predict the river will continue to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet by early Friday afternoon. At a stage of 7.0 feet, water is expected to cover the north end of Lakeview Drive and reach the foundations of several houses on Steinberger Lake Drive.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting at 2:00 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12, and will remain in effect until further notice. The river is expected to crest on Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service plans to issue the next update on Thursday afternoon at approximately 5:15 PM EDT.
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