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

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:34 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. * 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 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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet Wednesday morning. - 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, River Forest, Riverside...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:34PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:34 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday, April 12. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, April 12. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, River Forest, Riverside...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet early Wednesday morning. It is forecast to fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 11:06PM EDT until April 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 10:06 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 4:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting Carroll, Pulaski and White Counties. Maumee River near Defiance affecting Defiance and Henry Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Kankakee River at Davis affecting Starke, La Porte and St. Joseph Counties. Maumee River at Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN and Paulding Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near St. Joe River Ft. Wayne affecting Allen IN County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Allen IN and Defiance Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton OH and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Yellow River at Plymouth affecting Marshall, St. Joseph and Starke Counties. Maumee River at Napoleon affecting Henry County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Eel River at North Manchester affecting Whitley, Cass IN, Miami, Kosciusko and Wabash Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. .Rises on area rivers occurred as a result of recent episodes of heavy rainfall. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Kankakee River...including Davis...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Yellow River...including Plymouth...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Maumee River...including Fort Wayne, Defiance...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 Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River above Winamac. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Houses and lots are flooded in eastern parts of Winamac near the State Route 14 bridge. Some evacuations become necessary. The campground and town park in Winamac are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EDT Sunday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 1215 AM EDT /1115 PM CDT/.