Active AlertsIsland Hills Golf Club, MI

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in IndianaMichigan Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Cass MI Counties. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall has caused Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. 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 Three Rivers.
When: From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Moderate flooding of Scidmore Park can be expected. Evacuation of some animals in the park zoo can also be expected. High water affects several businesses and floods the basements of homes along south Main, Green, and Jackson Streets.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 8.9 feet by early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.