North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 11:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 6.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.12 ft1982
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 8.10 ftFlood of record ongoing.
- 7.00 ftThe north end of Lakeview Drive is covered by water. Several houses have water to their foundations on Steinberger Lake Drive.
- 6.50 ftWater is starting to approach foundations on Waldron Lake Dr, Woodland Drive, and the south end of Steinbarger Lake Rd.
- 6.00 ftWater approaches some houses around Skinner Lake, especially along State Road 8.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 35% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
50 crests on NOAA’s list since 1972.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 23, 1982 | 8.12 ft |
| 2 | January 11, 1998 | 7.61 ft |
| 3 | January 7, 1993 | 7.60 ft |
| 4 | March 14, 2009 | 7.52 ft |
| 5 | February 26, 2018 | 7.51 ft |
| 6 | February 27, 1985 | 7.51 ft |
| 7 | July 21, 2015 | 7.50 ft |
| 8 | June 16, 1981 | 7.42 ft |
| 9 | April 7, 1978 | 7.41 ft |
| 10 | January 12, 2008 | 7.28 ft |
| 11 | March 6, 1976 | 7.25 ft |
| 12 | April 26, 1999 | 7.21 ft |
| 13 | May 30, 2017 | 7.13 ft |
| 14 | April 25, 2013 | 7.07 ft |
| 15 | January 3, 1991 | 7.01 ft |
| 16 | March 1, 1997 | 6.86 ft |
| 17 | March 10, 1974 | 6.84 ft |
| 18 | January 23, 2020 | 6.77 ft |
| 19 | May 30, 2011 | 6.71 ft |
| 20 | March 11, 1979 | 6.68 ft |
| 21 | December 16, 2011 | 6.64 ft |
| 22 | June 21, 1996 | 6.61 ft |
| 23 | January 16, 2005 | 6.53 ft |
| 24 | April 8, 2014 | 6.42 ft |
| 25 | May 4, 2019 | 6.39 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 17, 2021: 6.00 ft
- January 23, 2020: 6.77 ft
- May 4, 2019: 6.39 ft
- February 26, 2018: 7.51 ft
- May 30, 2017: 7.13 ft
- May 5, 2016: 5.86 ft
- July 21, 2015: 7.50 ft
- April 8, 2014: 6.42 ft
- April 25, 2013: 7.07 ft
- December 16, 2011: 6.64 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. 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. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.