Station Name: KANKAKEE RIVER AT DUNNS BRIDGE, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 669 feet

Nearest Address:
1497 S 500 E
Dunns Bridge, IN 46347
Porter County

GPS Coordinates: 41.2200392, -86.968356

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:56PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:56 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, Cass IN, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Pulaski, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Western St. Joseph IN, White and Whitley, southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Hillsdale, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Allen OH, Defiance, Fulton OH, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Chances for heavy rain increase today and tonight and will bring the threat of flooding to the watch area. Uncertainty exists on where the eaviest rain may occur. Remain weather aware and be prepared for flooding later today and tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:59 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, Defiance and De Kalb Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and Williams Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall continues to cause Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Elkhart River...including Goshen, Cosperville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Flooding begins to affect residences near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 12.6 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.Thursday afternoon at 500 PM EDT.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:40PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 Thursday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:35PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:35 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Cass MI Counties. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall has caused Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Basement flooding begins in residential areas of the 6th Street area and along South Shore Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 24.9 feet by early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:35PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:35 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Cass MI Counties. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall has caused Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect river parks and roads and may affect portions of Northside Blvd in the area of Veterans Memorial Park, and Riverside Drive in the areas south of Leeper Park, by Keller Park and Woodland Park. High water may cause flooding of basements and interfere with some commercial activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 7.6 feet by Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.