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 14 at 10:35PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:35 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 4:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch 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...From Wednesday morning 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 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...Rainfall will cause the river to rise and flood stage may be reached by Friday. - 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 Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:46 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

...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 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 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday 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 late tonight.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 1:30PM CDT until April 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through this evening. Elevated soil moisture due to recent rainfall is expected to increase the susceptibility to flash flooding. - 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 15 at 12:20PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:20 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

* 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, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Miami, Pulaski, Wabash, Wells, White and Whitley and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Allen OH, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * 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 heaviest rain may occur. Remain weather aware and be prepared for flooding later today and tonight. - 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 Warning issued April 15 at 11:08AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:08 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Cass IN, Miami, Kosciusko and Whitley Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Eel River...including North Manchester...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Flooding begins to affect residences near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 12.5 feet Friday evening. - 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 515 AM EDT.