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

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 4:42PM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Special Weather Statement issued January 21 at 11:20PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:20 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 AM

In addition to snow showers, a cold front is expected to produce gusty winds between 30 and 45 mph between 10pm and 4am ET tonight. The highest gusts are expected to be along or just behind the front and span an hour or 2 before diminishing. Be sure to secure any loose or light weight outdoor objects like trash cans or holiday decorations. Travel may be difficult on N-S roads with this west winds.

Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 4:42PM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Watch, the dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 4:42PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. For the Extreme Cold Watch, the dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 12:03AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:03 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible. * WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.