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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Northern Indiana

938 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...



  North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.



.Rises on area rivers occurred as a result of recent rainfall. This 

river is now past crest and will continue to slowly recede over the 

coming days.



For the Elkhart River...including Cosperville...Minor flooding is 

forecast.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at 

www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.



The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 345 PM EDT.



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938 PM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.



* WHERE...North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville.



* WHEN...Until Monday evening.



* 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 Thursday the stage was 6.3 feet.

  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours

    ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 6.4 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage

    early Monday afternoon and continue falling to 5.7 feet

    Thursday, March 26.

  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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LAT...LON 4150 8570 4152 8568 4149 8559 4150 8544

      4149 8543 4144 8555





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