Elkhart River at Goshen, IN
Is Elkhart River at Goshen, IN flooding right now?
No — Elkhart River at Goshen, IN is at 3.23 ft, 3.8 ft below its 7 ft flood stage, as of 50 min ago.
Gauge height
3.23 ft
Streamflow
501 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.53 ft on Wed, Feb 21, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.53 ft | 2018-02-21 |
| 11.94 ft | 1982-03-14 |
| 11.87 ft | 1985-02-24 |
| 11.03 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 10.46 ft | 1982-03-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek near Elkhart, Ind. | 6.3 mi | Elkhart County |
| St. Joseph River at Elkhart, IN | 9.4 mi | Elkhart County |
| Little Elkhart River at Middlebury, IN | 9.5 mi | Elkhart County |
| Solomon Creek near Syracuse, IN | 11.4 mi | Elkhart County |
| St. Joseph River at Mottville, MI | 15.1 mi | St. Joseph County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.