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State: IN Total alerts: 16 Updated: Apr 19, 2026 10:52am EDT

Freeze Warning

Area
Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Lake; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 8:44AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Warning

Area
Carroll; Warren; Tippecanoe; Clinton; Howard; Fountain; Montgomery; Boone; Tipton; Hamilton; Madison; Delaware; Randolph; Vermillion; Parke; Putnam; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock; Henry; Morgan; Johnson; Shelby; Rush
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:17AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory

Area
Vigo; Clay; Owen; Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings
Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 9:17AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 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 Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning

Area
Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; White; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern La Porte; Eastern St. Joseph; Northern Kosciusko; Southern La Porte; Western St. Joseph; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 8:51AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory

Area
Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto
Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 8:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and south central and southwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory

Area
Ripley; Dearborn
Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 8:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Dearborn and Ripley Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning

Area
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Miami; Preble; Montgomery; Butler
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 8:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and southwest and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Clark; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Jessamine; Clark; Madison
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

A dry cold front is expected to move through the region tonight bringing only an increase in clouds to the region. Behind the front, a reinforcing shot of colder air will allow temps to fall into the mid-upper 30s across southeastern Indiana and the Bluegrass region of central Kentucky. Patchy frost will be possible in these areas. Those with sensitive vegetation should take precautions tonight.

Flood Warning

Area
Noble, IN
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. 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...Minor 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 Wednesday afternoon. * 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 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Saturday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet Saturday, April 25. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI; Cass, MI
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM 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 near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. 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...Minor 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 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 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight 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

Flood Warning

Area
Allen, IN; De Kalb, IN; Defiance, OH
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. 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...Minor 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...Until early Thursday afternoon. * 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 9:25 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:25 PM EDT Saturday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Carroll, IN; Pulaski, IN; White, IN
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM 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 near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. 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...Minor 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 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 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

Area
Pulaski, IN
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM 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 near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. 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...Minor 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 early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect streets and homes in Monterey. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Saturday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Elkhart, IN; St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM 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 near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. 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...Minor 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 early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flooding is confined to mostly park land and golf courses. Leeper Park and Petro golf courses begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EDT Saturday was 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Elkhart, IN; Branch, MI; St. Joseph, MI
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. 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...Minor 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 8.6 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Parke, IN; Vermillion, IN; Vigo, IN
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:44PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma. .Minor flooding is expected 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 afternoon to Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Several hundred acres of bottomlands along the right bank from the mouth of Sugar Creek to northern edge of Montezuma begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 14.3 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall Monday morning. It will rise to 14.4 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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