Station Name: IROQUOIS RIVER NEAR FORESMAN, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet

Nearest Address:
State Rd 55
Foresman, IN 47964
Newton County

GPS Coordinates: 40.87059306, -87.3066912

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.5 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 late tonight.

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 6:27PM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:27 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Much of northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Ongoing river flooding may worsen. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A line of thunderstorms, some capable of producing rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour, will move across the area this evening into the early overnight hours. Despite the expected relatively fast storm movement, anomalously high atmospheric moisture content will support high rainfall rates. In many areas, soil moisture remains very high, including near the Illinois-Wisconsin border where nearly saturated soils exist due to recent heavy rainfall. While many areas may see lighter accumulations less than 0.5 inches, soils will be very sensitive to rainfall. Areas near and downstream of heavy rainfall, particularly urban areas and locations in far northern Illinois, may see flash flooding and river flooding impacts, some locally significant. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, 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 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning. - 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 late tonight.

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.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Williams and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI 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...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect streets and homes in Monterey. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday was 12.2 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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 545 AM EDT.