Alertes en vigueurLakes of the Four Seasons, IN

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at ShelbyModerate flooding is forecasted.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecasted.
Where: Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.
When: Until late Monday morning.
Impacts: At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet Thursday morning. It is currently expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 05/08/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.