St. Joseph River at South Bend, IN
Is St. Joseph River at South Bend, IN flooding right now?
St. Joseph River at South Bend, IN measured 3.69 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 1.8 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.69 ft
Streamflow
6,790 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.7 ft on Thu, Feb 22, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 0.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 1.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 5.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.7 ft | 2018-02-22 |
| 10.9 ft | 1982-03-15 |
| 10.9 ft | 1993-01-06 |
| 10.7 ft | 1985-02-24 |
| 9.6 ft | 2008-01-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Judy Creek near South Bend, IN | 0.6 mi | St. Joseph County |
| St. Joseph River at Bertrand, Mich. | 3.7 mi | Berrien County |
| St. Joseph River near Bertrand, MI | 3.7 mi | Berrien County |
| St. Joseph River at Niles, MI | 7.5 mi | Berrien County |
| Dowagiac River at Sumnerville, MI | 13.6 mi | Cass 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.