Major Flood
20 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
A major flood is in progress and water nears the top of uncertified levees.
19 ft
An increasing number of city streets flood with a few homes in Concordia Gardens affected by high water.
18 ft
The city of Fort Wayne starts monitoring all potential flood sites on the St. Joseph River. Some residents in low lying areas and Canterbury Green Apartments will be affected by high water.
17 ft
Flooding occurs in parks and low farmland throughout northeast Allen County. Flooding occurs on the lowest unprotected city streets...park drives and county roads.
15 ft
Flooding of lowland and farmland near the river increases.
12 ft
Lowland and farmland flooding near the river begins.
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 25, 1913 | 22 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 20.38 ft | 15,800 cfs |
| May 18, 1996 | 18.1 ft | 13,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ROOI3
River
St. Joseph River (OH/IN)
County
Allen, IN
Coordinates
41.1675°N, 85.0742°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Fort Wayne?
The St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Fort Wayne gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04180500) 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 (OH/IN) near Fort Wayne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Fort Wayne is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Fort Wayne gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Indiana at coordinates 41.1675°N, 85.0742°W. USGS site number: 04180500. 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 (04180500), 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.