Flood Warning Issued for Saint Joseph River Near Newville Affecting Parts of Indiana and Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville. The alert is effective starting late tonight and will remain in effect until further notice.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions in both Indiana and Ohio, including:

• Indiana: Allen and De Kalb Counties
• Ohio: Defiance County

Impacted locations along the river include Montpelier, Newville, and the Saint Joseph River near Fort Wayne.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Saint Joseph River. As of 5:25 AM EDT on Wednesday, the river stage was measured at 10.3 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet late tonight.

Forecasters anticipate the river will continue to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet by Friday morning. At these levels, considerable agricultural and low-land flooding is expected along the Saint Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.

Timeline

• Alert Issued: March 11, 2026, at 5:59 AM EDT
• Warning Onset: March 12, 2026, at 5:36 AM EDT
• Expected Crest: Friday morning, March 13, 2026
• Duration: Until further notice

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to “turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid flooded areas and monitor local river forecasts for updates. The next official statement from the National Weather Service is scheduled for midnight EDT.