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 Thursday afternoon.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 17. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road and in Wildwood Estates east of Sumava Resorts. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, April 17. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood