Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
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.
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 | 6.93 ft | 1,190 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 6.83 ft | 1,130 cfs |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 6.78 ft | 1,013 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BURM4
River
St. Joseph River (MI/IN)
County
Calhoun, MI
Coordinates
42.1031°N, 85.0800°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Burlington?
The St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Burlington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04096405) 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 Burlington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Burlington is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Joseph River (MI/IN) rises?
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Where is the St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Burlington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calhoun County, Michigan at coordinates 42.1031°N, 85.0800°W. USGS site number: 04096405. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.