St. Joseph River at Burlington, MI
Is St. Joseph River at Burlington, MI flooding right now?
St. Joseph River at Burlington, MI measured 3.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.2 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.28 ft
Streamflow
73 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.93 ft on Thu, Feb 22, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.93 ft | 2018-02-22 |
| 6.83 ft | 2008-09-16 |
| 6.78 ft | 2008-02-14 |
| 6.7 ft | 2020-05-19 |
| 6.64 ft | 2001-02-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph River near Burlington, MI | 2.0 mi | Calhoun County |
| Hog Creek at Cady Rd at Hodunk, MI | 5.6 mi | Branch County |
| Nottawa Creek near Athens, MI | 12.2 mi | St. Joseph County |
| Kalamazoo River at Marshall, MI | 12.6 mi | Calhoun County |
| Rice Creek at Monroe Street at Marshall, MI | 12.9 mi | Calhoun 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.