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 Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:46 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached on Monday. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 this evening.

Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 1:56PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:56 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:56PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:56 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, Allen IN and De Kalb Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Elkhart and Branch Counties. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect streets and homes in Monterey. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Friday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Saturday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, Allen IN and De Kalb Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Elkhart and Branch Counties. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River above Winamac. * WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice. * 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 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 10.4 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Saturday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.