Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.1 ft
Flood of record ongoing.
7 ft
The north end of Lakeview Drive is covered by water. Several houses have water to their foundations on Steinberger Lake Drive.
6.5 ft
Water is starting to approach foundations on Waldron Lake Dr, Woodland Drive, and the south end of Steinbarger Lake Rd.
6 ft
Water approaches some houses around Skinner Lake, especially along State Road 8.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 1982 | 8.12 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 7.61 ft | 688 cfs |
| Jan 6, 1993 | 7.6 ft | 839 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPEI3
River
North Branch Elkhart River
County
Noble, IN
Coordinates
41.4818°N, 85.4752°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville?
The North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04100222) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Branch Elkhart River rises?
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Where is the North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Noble County, Indiana at coordinates 41.4818°N, 85.4752°W. USGS site number: 04100222. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (04100222), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.