St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart
Elkhart County, Indiana
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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