St. Joseph River at Three Rivers, MI
Is St. Joseph River at Three Rivers, MI flooding right now?
St. Joseph River at Three Rivers, MI measured 3.30 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.30 ft
Streamflow
687 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.8 ft on Sat, Jun 3, 1989.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.8 ft | 1989-06-03 |
| 11.37 ft | 2018-02-24 |
| 10.69 ft | 1982-03-21 |
| 10.6 ft | 1950-04-27 |
| 10.52 ft | 1985-02-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Portage River at Fifth Avenue at Three Rivers, MI | 0.5 mi | St. Joseph County |
| Rocky River at Bent Rd at Howardsville, MI | 7.3 mi | St. Joseph County |
| Spring Creek at Rambadt Road near Centreville, MI | 7.4 mi | St. Joseph County |
| Mill Creek at Quaker Street near Mottville, MI | 9.5 mi | St. Joseph County |
| Little Portage Creek at Lane St at Mendon, MI | 10.2 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.