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 9 at 9:17PM CDT until April 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:30 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. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...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 Saturday evening. * 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 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall over the next few days and eventually below flood stage by Saturday night. - 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 Friday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:47AM CDT until April 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:47 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 5:00 AM

...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 Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge...Minor flooding is occurring. * 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 tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - 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 10 at 10:53AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 7:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River above Winamac. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The river is at flood stage. Some residences begin to be affected by flood water and the Winamac town park floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 8.1 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 this evening at 800 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:53AM EDT until April 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Flooding begins to affect residences near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.7 feet Wednesday 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. 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 800 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:17PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:30 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. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * 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 Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 11.4 to 11.5 feet through the next few days, before gradually falling over the weekend. - Flood stage is 10.5 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 Friday afternoon.