A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby, Momence, Wilmington...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road and in Wildwood Estates east of Sumava Resorts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday, April 14. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood