Active AlertsSpring Beach, MI

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 10:29 AM Apr. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in IndianaMichigan Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting St. Joseph, Cass MI and Berrien Counties. For the Saint Joseph River Michiganincluding Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Nile
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles.
When: From this evening to early Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river, Island Park, and basement flooding of residences along River and Mairmont Streets in Niles can be expected.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 11.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 430 AM EDT.

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