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 15 at 9:40PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:45 PM

...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 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 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 Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday afternoon. - 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 Thursday afternoon.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:56PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:56 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, Cass IN, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Pulaski, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Western St. Joseph IN, White and Whitley, southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Hillsdale, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Allen OH, Defiance, Fulton OH, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Chances for heavy rain increase today and tonight and will bring the threat of flooding to the watch area. Uncertainty exists on where the eaviest rain may occur. Remain weather aware and be prepared for flooding later today and tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Advisory issued April 16 at 2:24AM EDT until April 16 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke. * WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT /430 AM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 221 AM EDT /121 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated additional rainfall moving into the area and with the previous rainfall from yesterday will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Plymouth, Knox, Bourbon, North Judson, Argos, Culver, Walnut, Tippecanoe, Oak Grove, Burr Oak, Hibbard, Maxinkuckee, Rutland, Twin Lakes, Ober, Winona, Ora, Bass Lake, Inwood and Toto. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:59 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, Defiance and De Kalb Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and Williams Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall continues to cause Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. 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 Elkhart River...including Goshen, Cosperville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Flooding begins to affect residences near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 12.6 feet early Saturday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.Thursday afternoon at 500 PM EDT.