Active AlertsPorter, IN

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Indiana Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties.
: The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Indiana Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Kankakee Riverincluding Dunns Bridge, Shelbyflooding is possible.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge.
When: From Sunday morning until further notice.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 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.