Flood Warning Issued for Saint Joseph River in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan
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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 the Saint Joseph River at Three Rivers, with minor flooding expected to affect parts of Indiana and Michigan through Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan
- 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 Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers. This alert follows expected thunderstorms and widespread rainfall moving across the region overnight, which are forecast to cause river levels to rise into minor flood stages.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects the following regions:
- Indiana: Elkhart County (including the city of Elkhart).
- Michigan: Branch and St. Joseph counties (including Three Rivers, Mottville, South Bend, and Niles).
- Ohio: The alert also notes impacts for the Tiffin River at Stryker, affecting Williams, Fulton, and Defiance counties.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to follow the safety rule: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local river forecasts for updates. The next official statement is expected Wednesday afternoon.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Saint Joseph River. As of 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday, the river stage was 6.9 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 7.0 feet early Wednesday afternoon, reaching a crest of 7.3 feet by Friday evening. At a stage of 7.0 feet, minor flooding of the Scidmore Park picnic facilities in Three Rivers is expected.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2026, until Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT. The river is currently forecast to fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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