Station Name: KANKAKEE RIVER AT DAVIS, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 682 feet

Nearest Address:
404 W 1500 S
Hamlet, IN 46532
LaPorte County

GPS Coordinates: 41.38963889, -86.7061667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 6:31 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * 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 5:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 PM CDT Monday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. 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 Tuesday afternoon.