St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at South Bend
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Joseph County, Indiana on the St. Joseph River (MI/IN). Live water level data from USGS gauge 04101225, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
9 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11.1 ft
The river is at the 100 year flood level.
11 ft
Business areas near Indiana University at South Bend campus are flooded. Residents in River Commons, near Keller Park and Riverside Drive between Marion and Bartlett are flooded in their basements. Street flooding closes portions of Northshore Drive and Northside Blvd. Evacuations may be necessary and the wastewater treatment plant will be completely flooded.
10 ft
Flooding affects commercial areas near Indiana University at South Bend campus along Northside Blvd.
9 ft
Major flooding is in progress. Flooding almost completely submerges parks and floods local streets near the St. Joseph River.
8 ft
Flood waters begin to affect river parks and roads and may affect portions of Northside Blvd in the area of Veterans Memorial Park, and Riverside Drive in the areas south of Leeper Park, by Keller Park and Woodland Park. High water may cause flooding of basements and interfere with some commercial activities.
7 ft
Flooding is confined to park land and park roads. Some backyard flooding may occur in low lying residential areas near the river.
6 ft
Flooding is confined to mostly park land and golf courses. Leeper Park and Petro golf courses begin to flood.
5.5 ft
The river reaches flood stage with the lowest residential areas beginning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | 12.7 ft | 22,716 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 12.7 ft | 22,716 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1982 | 10.9 ft | — |
| Jan 5, 1993 | 10.9 ft | — |
| Jan 5, 1993 | 10.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SBNI3
River
St. Joseph River (MI/IN)
County
St. Joseph, IN
Coordinates
41.7203°N, 86.2678°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at South Bend?
The St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at South Bend gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04101225) 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 South Bend?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at South Bend is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
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Where is the St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at South Bend gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Joseph County, Indiana at coordinates 41.7203°N, 86.2678°W. USGS site number: 04101225. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS 04101225, 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.