St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville
Defiance County, Indiana
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2009 | 17.98 ft | 9,690 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 17.96 ft | 9,190 cfs |
| May 17, 1996 | 17.78 ft | — |
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