Flood Warning Issued for Elkhart River at Goshen Affecting Elkhart and Noble Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the Elkhart River at Goshen. The alert was issued following recent rainfall across the Saint Joseph River basin, which is expected to result in minor river flooding.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Elkhart and Noble Counties in Indiana. Impacted areas include the Elkhart River at Goshen, with specific flooding expected to begin at Shanklin and Rogers Park in Goshen, as well as Island, Studebaker, and American Parks in Elkhart.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to “turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. The public is advised to avoid flooded areas and monitor local river forecasts for updates.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Elkhart River. As of 8:45 AM EDT on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 6.9 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 7.0-foot flood stage late Thursday morning and reach a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. At the 7.0-foot stage, local parks in both Goshen and Elkhart begin to experience flooding.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from Thursday morning until 2:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 15. The river is projected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. The next official statement from the National Weather Service is expected late tonight at approximately 3:45 AM EDT.