Buena Vista, IN Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 3:51PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, Dearborn, Franklin, and Ripley Counties. In Ohio, Butler and Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 3:51PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 3:51PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 2:32PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 2:32PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 2:32PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:56PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 1:56PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water is starting to approach foundations on Waldron Lake Dr, Woodland Drive, and the south end of Steinbarger Lake Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM EDT Saturday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River above Winamac. * WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The river is at flood stage. Some residences begin to be affected by flood water and the Winamac town park floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.2 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * 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 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.6 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend. * WHEN...Until Saturday, April 25. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Flooding is confined to park land and park roads. Some backyard flooding may occur in low lying residential areas near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EDT Saturday was 5.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect streets and homes in Monterey. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers. * WHEN...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 AM EDT Friday, April 17 the stage was 7.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was -9999.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... 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, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:25 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:25 PM EDT Saturday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:20PM EDT until April 22 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma. .Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches across western portions of central Indiana will produce minor flooding along portions of the Wabash River. River flooding should begin tomorrow morning and continue into the middle portions of next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Montezuma. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Wednesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.0 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood