Station Name: BIG RACCOON CREEK AT FERNDALE, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 627 feet

Nearest Address:
8810 Ferndale Rd
Ferndale, IN 47872
Parke County

GPS Coordinates: 39.71116667, -87.0712778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:58PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:58 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:00 AM

A 3 to 4 hour period of light snow is expected this evening into the early overnight with scattered flurries lingering through the remainder of the night. Light accumulations less than an inch are possible focused especially across the northern half of central Indiana. Untreated roads will become slick and snow covered. Increasing winds and bitterly cold temperatures late tonight into Monday morning will support blowing snow, especially in rural areas. Challenging travel conditions are possible this evening through Monday morning. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 9:28PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:52AM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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