Station Name: KANKAKEE RIVER AT DUNNS BRIDGE, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 669 feet / 204 meters

Nearest Address:
1497 S 500 E
Dunns Bridge, IN 46347
Porter County

GPS Coordinates: 41.2200392, -86.968356

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 19 at 8:26PM CDT until August 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 8:26 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The beach hazards statement is now in effect starting at 2 PM today. Conditions will continue to steadily deteriorate this afternoon and evening.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 19 at 8:26PM CDT until August 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 8:26 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The beach hazards statement is now in effect starting at 2 PM today. Conditions will continue to steadily deteriorate this afternoon and evening.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 19 at 5:01PM EDT until August 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 4:01 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. *Waves: Waves 3 to 5 feet into Wednesday morning, then subside to 2 to 4 feet Wednesday afternoon. *Life-threatening rip and structural currents expected, especially on the north sides of piers and breakwalls. *A strong longshore current flowing from north to south will develop as winds shift more northerly. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Southern Berrien county. * WHEN...From 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 19 at 10:00PM EDT until August 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 9:00 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. * Waves: Waves 3 to 5 feet into Wednesday morning, then subside to 2 to 4 feet Wednesday afternoon. * Life-threatening rip and structural currents expected, especially on the north sides of piers and breakwalls. * A strong longshore current flowing from north to south is expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Southern Berrien county. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.

Flood Warning issued August 19 at 7:35PM CDT until August 20 at 7:51AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 7:35 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 8:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook affecting Will and DuPage Counties. Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Will County. For the East Branch Du Page River...including Bolingbrook...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Du Page River from Maple Avenue in Lisle downstream to confluence with West Branch DuPage River, including the Bolingbrook gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, DuPage River Greenway Trail is threatened east of the river near Royce Road in Bolingbrook. Trails threatened at Green Valley Forest Preserve near Woodridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:40 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:40 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 15.2 feet Tuesday, August 26. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 Wednesday morning.