Major Flood
15 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major flooding can be expected in Niles. High water will affect Water, Marmont, River, and 2nd Streets in Niles. High water will also affect residents living on the first floor of buildings along River Street.
14 ft
Moderate flooding occurs in Niles. High water will affect Water Street, and low sections of Marmont and River Streets in Niles. Lowland flooding surrounding Island Park and low lying areas along the river near the wastewater treatment plant can be expected.
12.5 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river as well as flooding of basements in Niles can be expected.
11 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river, Island Park, and basement flooding of residences along River and Mairmont Streets in Niles can be expected.
10 ft
High water affects Island Park in Niles.
9 ft
Minor overflow can be expected into low lying areas adjacent to the river.
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 22, 2018 | 17.33 ft | 25,300 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1950 | 15.1 ft | 20,200 cfs |
| Mar 20, 1982 | 14.97 ft | 19,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NILM4
River
St. Joseph River (MI/IN)
County
Berrien, MI
Coordinates
41.8292°N, 86.2597°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Niles?
The St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Niles gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04101500) 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 Niles?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Niles is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
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Where is the St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Niles gauge located?
The gauge is located in Berrien County, Michigan at coordinates 41.8292°N, 86.2597°W. USGS site number: 04101500. 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 (04101500), 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.