Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Laketon, IN ∙ Denver, IN ∙ Mexico, IN ∙ Roann, IN

Headline

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Eel River at North Manchester affecting Whitley, Miami, Wabash, Kosciusko and Cass IN Counties.
.Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall continues to cause Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding.
For the Eel River...including North Manchester...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1035 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Eel River at North Manchester affecting Whitley, Miami, Wabash, Kosciusko and Cass IN Counties. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall continues to cause Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. For the Eel River...including North Manchester...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING TO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Eel River at North Manchester. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river is at flood stage, minor agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Thursday evening to a crest of 11.7 feet by early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4076 8635 4097 8592 4102 8577 4099 8577 4087 8599 4072 8631

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