A flood watch remains in effect in the area from 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT Tuesday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 10.
Continue readingFlood Watch in Effect, Flood Warning Issued for Yellow River
Flooding Predicted Along Kankakee, Tippecanoe Rivers
Heavy rainfall has led to flood warnings along local rivers. The Kankakee River at Davis is expected to reach the minor flood stage overnight and into the moderate flood stage Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The Tippecanoe River is predicted to reach flood stage at Ora Tuesday morning, while staying just below flood stage in Winamac.
Continue readingFlooding Possible as Precipitation Continues
Flooding is possible in a couple of perennial low-lying areas. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Kankakee River at Davis on U.S. 30 through Wednesday. Continue reading
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch
A flood watch is in effect for the Kankakee River at U.S. 30 from late tonight until Sunday evening. Continue reading
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch
A flood watch is in effect for the WKVI listening area from this evening through tomorrow morning. According to the National Weather Service, widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible tonight into tomorrow. The rainfall onto already wet ground will likely create sufficient runoff for flooding of roadways, small streams and creeks, basements and other low-lying areas. Continue reading
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Monday Night
A flash flood watch is in effect for northern Indiana through late tonight. The National Weather Service warns thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected to become widespread across the area this afternoon and tonight as a slow moving cold front comes into the area. That, combined with recent heavy rains and high river and stream levels could result in flash flooding. Continue reading
Several Weather Advisories in Effect for Kankakee Valley
Batten down the hatches, the Kankakee Valley is in for a wild ride courtesy of Mother Nature. A wind advisory and a flood watch are both in effect for the entire WKVI listening area, and the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Kankakee River at Davis-Route 30, which will affect Starke, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties. Flood stage for the river in that area was 9.4 feet and steady late last night. Flood stage is 10 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning and crest near 12.7 feet early Saturday morning. That’s still considered moderate, as extensive agricultural flooding doesn’t officially occur until the river hits 13 feet in that area. Continue reading
