St. Joseph River at Mottville, MI
Is St. Joseph River at Mottville, MI flooding right now?
St. Joseph River at Mottville, MI measured 2.84 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.84 ft
Streamflow
1,040 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.76 ft on Thu, Apr 27, 1950.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.76 ft | 1950-04-27 |
| 10.41 ft | 1989-06-04 |
| 10.17 ft | 2018-02-24 |
| 9.81 ft | 1982-03-21 |
| 9.57 ft | 1985-02-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek at Quaker Street near Mottville, MI | 2.2 mi | St. Joseph County |
| Little Elkhart River at Middlebury, IN | 9.1 mi | Elkhart County |
| Pigeon River near Scott, IN | 9.9 mi | LaGrange County |
| Pine Creek near Elkhart, Ind. | 10.5 mi | Elkhart County |
| St. Joseph River at Three Rivers, MI | 11.5 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.