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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet

Nearest Address:
12598 State Rd 55
Shelby, IN 46381
Newton County

GPS Coordinates: 41.1828134, -87.3403096

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 4:21AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 3:21 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Lake effect snow showers persist this morning. Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility. Roads may be icy beneath a layer of snow. Northwest wind gusts of 25 mph will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Slow down and allow extra travel time.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 9:06PM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 8:06 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cellular nature of snow as well as lingering 25 to 40 mph wind gusts will allow for variable visibility affecting travel. Snow is accumulating on roads so use caution while driving as roads could be slippery.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 3:43AM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.