Major Flood
27 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30.01 ft
Extensive flooding occurs of commercial property along east Jackson Street. Flood water is 1 to 2 feet deep in some businesses with east Jackson Street nearly impassible.
30 ft
Residential flooding from Second Street to and including South Shore Drive. Several city streets become impassible.
29 ft
Extensive flooding of the commercial district along east Jackson Street is in progress.
28 ft
Extensive street flooding is in progress.
27 ft
Water begins to affect businesses on east Jackson Street. Flooding affects a few first floor residences in the South Shore Drive area across from the hospital.
25 ft
Basement flooding begins in residential areas of the 6th Street area and along South Shore Drive.
24 ft
Island park in Elkhart and Kamm's Island in Mishawaka begin to flood.
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 7, 1908 | 30 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| May 5, 2019 | 23.96 ft | 11,100 cfs |
| Feb 26, 2022 | 23.17 ft | 9,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EKMI3
River
St. Joseph River (MI/IN)
County
Elkhart, IN
Coordinates
41.6918°N, 85.9755°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart?
The St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04101000) 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 St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Joseph River (MI/IN) rises?
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Where is the St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart gauge located?
The gauge is located in Elkhart County, Indiana at coordinates 41.6918°N, 85.9755°W. USGS site number: 04101000. 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 (04101000), 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.