St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Defiance County, Indiana on the St. Joseph River (OH/IN). Live water level data from USGS gauge 04178000, 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
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19.3 ft
Flood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
18 ft
Record flooding is in progress and a few evacuations may be necessary. Many roads are flooded.
17 ft
Residential flooding occurs in Leo, Indiana.
14 ft
Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
12 ft
DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville floods. Agricultural and low lands flood along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
11 ft
Minor agricultural and lowland flooding begins.
9 ft
The river is at bankfull.
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 12, 2009 | 17.98 ft | 9,690 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 17.98 ft | 9,690 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 17.96 ft | 9,190 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 17.96 ft | 9,190 cfs |
| May 17, 1996 | 17.78 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NVLI3
River
St. Joseph River (OH/IN)
County
Defiance, IN
Coordinates
41.3853°N, 84.8016°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville?
The St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04178000) 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 Newville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Defiance County, Indiana at coordinates 41.3853°N, 84.8016°W. USGS site number: 04178000. 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 (04178000), 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.