St. Joseph River at Elkhart, IN
Is St. Joseph River at Elkhart, IN flooding right now?
St. Joseph River at Elkhart, IN measured 18.53 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
18.53 ft
Streamflow
1,600 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 30 ft on Sun, Mar 8, 1908.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 8.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30 ft | 1908-03-08 |
| 23.96 ft | 2019-05-06 |
| 23.17 ft | 2022-02-27 |
| 23.03 ft | 2023-03-07 |
| 22.86 ft | 2014-04-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek near Elkhart, Ind. | 4.8 mi | Elkhart County |
| Elkhart River at Goshen, IN | 9.4 mi | Elkhart County |
| St. Joseph River at Mottville, MI | 13.6 mi | St. Joseph County |
| Little Elkhart River at Middlebury, IN | 14.2 mi | Elkhart County |
| Judy Creek near South Bend, IN | 15.0 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.