Flood Warning Issued for St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI; and Cass, MI
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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 from NWS Northern Indiana is in effect for St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI; and Cass, MI, with minor flooding expected along the Saint Joseph River until April 24, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Indiana and Southwestern 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 Southwestern Michigan.
Flood Warning 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 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI; and Cass, MI, specifically along the Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles.
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.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river stage is currently at 10.7 feet and is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet early on April 20, 2026.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 17, 2026, at 11:45 AM EDT and will end on April 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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