RIVER GAUGE · ST. JOSEPH RIVER (MI/IN)
St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Burlington
Calhoun County, Michigan
Water level3.13 ft
Flow58 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft681 cfs
Minor flood6.5 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Expect major flooding of homes in Burlington along Saint Joe Street.
- 9 ft
Expect moderate flooding of homes in Burlington along Saint Joe Street.
- 6.5 ft
Expect minor flooding of crawl spaces to homes adjacent to the river upstream.
- 6 ft
River is bankfull, minor overflow into low lying wooded areas along the river begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | 6.93 ft | 1,190 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 6.83 ft | 1,130 cfs |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 6.78 ft | 1,013 cfs |
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