St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/14/2025 8:30 AM EDTRecord: 30 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 27 ft Moderate Flooding 25 ft Minor Flooding 24 ft Action 23 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on unobstructed flow
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 30.01 - Extensive flooding occurs of commercial property along east Jackson Street. Flood water is 1 to 2 feet deep in some businesses with east Jackson Street nearly impassible.
- 30 - Residential flooding from Second Street to and including South Shore Drive. Several city streets become impassible.
- 29 - Extensive flooding of the commercial district along east Jackson Street is in progress.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 41.6918, -85.9755 |
| RFC | NCRFC |
| State | IN |
| WFO | IWX |
| County | Elkhart |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| the USGS (04101000) | Jump to USGS site |
| USGS | 04101000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 23.03 ft | on 03-07-2023 |
| 2. | 23.17 ft | on 02-27-2022 |
| 3. | 22.22 ft | on 07-02-2021 |
| 4. | 23.96 ft | on 05-06-2019 |
| 5. | 22.29 ft | on 04-10-2017 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 23.03 ft | on 03-07-2023 |
| 2. | 23.17 ft | on 02-27-2022 |
| 3. | 22.22 ft | on 07-02-2021 |
| 4. | 23.96 ft | on 05-06-2019 |
| 5. | 22.29 ft | on 04-10-2017 |
| 6. | 22.40 ft | on 07-23-2015 |
| 7. | 22.86 ft | on 04-09-2014 |
| 8. | 22.86 ft | on 04-05-2014 |
| 9. | 22.86 ft | on 04-05-2014 |
| 10. | 30.00 ft | on 03-08-1908 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 30.00 ft | on 03-08-1908 |
| 2. | 23.96 ft | on 05-06-2019 |
| 3. | 23.17 ft | on 02-27-2022 |
| 4. | 23.03 ft | on 03-07-2023 |
| 5. | 22.86 ft | on 04-05-2014 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 30.00 ft | on 03-08-1908 |
| 2. | 23.96 ft | on 05-06-2019 |
| 3. | 23.17 ft | on 02-27-2022 |
| 4. | 23.03 ft | on 03-07-2023 |
| 5. | 22.86 ft | on 04-05-2014 |
| 6. | 22.86 ft | on 04-09-2014 |
| 7. | 22.86 ft | on 04-05-2014 |
| 8. | 22.40 ft | on 07-23-2015 |
| 9. | 22.29 ft | on 04-10-2017 |
| 10. | 22.22 ft | on 07-02-2021 |
Low Water Records
Low Water Records
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 726.55 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 724.55 ft |
| minor Flooding | 723.55 ft |
| action | 722.55 ft |
| Latest Value | 720.80 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 699.55 ft |
Unique Local Info
Gauge zero transitioned from 700.00ft NGVD29 to 699.55 NAVD88 on July 9, 2012. How low could the river get?
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.