Flood Advisory — De Kalb County, Indiana
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 4:47PM EDT until August 6 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following county, De Kalb and northwest Ohio, including the following counties, Defiance and Williams. * WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hicksville, Butler, Edgerton, St. Joe, Edgerton In Williams County, Concord, Newville, Artic, Saint Joe, Spencerville In Dekalb County and Melbern. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Northern Indiana
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for De Kalb County, Indiana?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for De Kalb County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Defiance County, Williams County.