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 Warning issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, River Forest, Riverside...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet early Wednesday morning. It is forecast to fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:29PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - 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 Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:05AM EDT until April 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:05 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...Michigan... Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Williams and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Elkhart and Branch Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Maumee River...including Fort Wayne, Defiance, Napoleon... 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 Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Extensive flooding of residences and low lying areas begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Monday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 11.7 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 515 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:05AM EDT until April 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:05 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...Michigan... Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Williams and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Elkhart and Branch Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Maumee River...including Fort Wayne, Defiance, Napoleon... 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 Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River above Winamac. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Houses and lots are flooded in eastern parts of Winamac near the State Route 14 bridge. Some evacuations become necessary. The campground and town park in Winamac are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Monday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 515 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:37PM EDT until April 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Maumee River near Defiance affecting Henry and Defiance Counties. Maumee River at Fort Wayne affecting Paulding and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Michigan...Indiana... Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton OH and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Elkhart and Branch Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana... Saint Joseph River Ohio near St. Joe River Ft. Wayne affecting Allen IN County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac...Moderate 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 Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, South Bend...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River above Winamac. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Houses and lots are flooded in eastern parts of Winamac near the State Route 14 bridge. Some evacuations become necessary. The campground and town park in Winamac are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EDT Monday was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 this evening at 1145 PM EDT.