RIVER GAUGE · ST. JOSEPH RIVER (MI/IN)
St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Mottville
St. Joseph County, Michigan
Water level2.77 ft
Flow991 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
A major flood is in progress. Expect extensive inundation and damage. Many primary roads and bridges will be closed and many people evacuated.
- 9 ft
Moderate flooding of businesses and residences will occur in the village of Constantine.
- 8 ft
Minor flooding of farmland and secondary roads will occur in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
- 6 ft
Minor flooding of lowland adjacent to the river can be expected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1950 | 10.76 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1989 | 10.41 ft | 11,400 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2018 | 10.17 ft | 10,900 cfs |
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