Station Name: YELLOW RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 738 feet

Nearest Address:
South 1200 East; West County Line Road
Oak Grove, IN 46511
Starke County

GPS Coordinates: 41.27138889, -86.4666667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 10:41PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:41 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. - High wave action: Waves 1 to 3 feet earlier in the day will build to 3 to 6 feet by early evening into the overnight. - Life threatening rip, longshore, and structural currents are expected. Structural currents may be especially strong on the north sides of piers or breakwalls into the evening. * WHERE...Northern La Porte county. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 9:33PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 8:33 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 11:00 PM

The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect from Friday through Monday. Heavy smoke is lingering for the northern half of Indiana currently divided by a stationary front. The front will lift north later Friday providing a brief break in levels before a system late Saturday will bring another round of smoke. High pressure in place Sunday and Monday will recirculate the smoke over most of the state with the primary concern remaining the northern half of Indiana. This smoke, in addition to the other meteorological factors such as light winds and predicted flow from the north, will produce high PM2.5 readings. - Friday: Very Unhealthy conditions for Northwest Indiana. - Saturday: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) conditions for Northwest Indiana. - Sunday: Unhealthy conditions for Northwest Indiana. - Monday: Unhealthy conditions for Northwest Indiana Due to observed and forecasted high concentrations of PM2.5 readings in the area, recommendations are for the pubic to avoid or limit outdoor exposure to wildfire smoke, reduce or avoid exertion or heavy work outdoors and keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: http://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/