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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:19PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:39PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:39 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:37PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 15 below expected at times. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:35PM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 2 to 4 inches north of the Toll Road, to 1 to 2 inches south of the Toll Road. Blowing and drifting snow, especially late tonight through mid afternoon Monday. Visibilities of less than one quarter of a mile due to snow and blowing snow are possible at times, with the greatest impacts expected along and north of the Toll Road. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Northern La Porte, and Western St. Joseph IN Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low visibility will be possible from falling snow and gusty winds. Use caution will driving and increase your following distance. Cold temperatures combined with the gusty winds will produce wind chills of 10 below to 15 below on Monday. Be sure to bundle up if outside.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:53AM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 10:53 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:19PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 9:40PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:00 AM

Strong northwest winds will develop late this evening and overnight behind an arctic cold front, gusting up to 40 mph. In addition, scattered wind-whipped snow showers will accompany this front as it moves east across the region. The most robust snow showers will result in localized sharply-reduced visibilities as low as a half mile and quick additional snow accumulations of a coating up to one inch.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:39PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:39 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.