St. Joseph River near Fort Wayne, IN
Is St. Joseph River near Fort Wayne, IN flooding right now?
St. Joseph River near Fort Wayne, IN measured 0.21 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.21 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22 ft on Wed, Mar 26, 1913.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 19.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 20.38 ft | 2009-03-12 |
| 18.1 ft | 1996-05-19 |
| 17.9 ft | 1950-04-07 |
| 17.86 ft | 1989-06-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek near Cedarville, IN | 3.6 mi | Allen County |
| St. Joseph River at Parnell Av at Fort Wayne, IN | 4.8 mi | Allen County |
| Spy Run Creek at Fort Wayne, IN | 6.0 mi | Allen County |
| Maumee River at Coliseum Blvd at Fort Wayne, IN | 6.1 mi | Allen County |
| Spy Run Creek near Park Drive at Fort Wayne, IN | 6.1 mi | Allen 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.