Flood Warning Issued for North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville in Noble County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville. This alert was issued following recent rainfall that has resulted in rising water levels.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Noble County, Indiana. Impacted locations include the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville, with specific flooding concerns noted for the north end of Lakeview Drive and residences on Steinberger Lake Drive.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. The public is advised to avoid flooded areas and monitor river forecasts via the NWS Northern Indiana office.

Expected Conditions

Moderate flooding is forecast for the area. The river stage was measured at 5.6 feet as of 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 6.0 feet just after midnight tonight. Forecasters predict the river will continue to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet by early Friday afternoon. At a stage of 7.0 feet, water is expected to cover the north end of Lakeview Drive and reach the foundations of several houses on Steinberger Lake Drive.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting at 2:00 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12, and will remain in effect until further notice. The river is expected to crest on Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service plans to issue the next update on Thursday afternoon at approximately 5:15 PM EDT.