Flood Advisory — St. Joseph 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 9 at 5:17PM EDT until August 9 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, La Porte and St. Joseph and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, Berrien and Cass MI. * WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT /615 PM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 516 PM EDT /416 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Bend, Mishawaka, Michigan City, La Porte, Niles, Westville, Buchanan, Georgetown, Trail Creek, Granger, New Buffalo, New Carlisle, Three Oaks, Edwardsburg, Long Beach, Roseland, Pottawattamie Park, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, Shorewood-Tower Hill a
Effective August 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Northern Indiana
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
43 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for St. Joseph 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 (43 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for St. Joseph County?
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