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

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 17 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:57 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

ESFLOT Additional thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and Friday night across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for some of these storms to produce locally heavy rainfall. Many rivers across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana remain elevated. Soil moisture also remains elevated in many areas, especially in northern Illinois along the Wisconsin border. Thus, any heavy rainfall that occurs could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, urban and low-lying areas. Rivers such as the Rock, Fox and Des Plaines which are already in flood in some locations, may be especially prone to rainfall which could exacerbate ongoing flooding. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This outlook will be updated by Friday afternoon.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Illinois, Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 6:01AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:01 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Illinois, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. In Indiana, Porter County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 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 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning. - 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 Friday afternoon.