Rivers in Indiana
St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Elkhart
Below flood stage
19.68ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 5:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 24.00 ft
- Record crest
- 30.00 ft1908
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 24.00 ft |
| Action | 23.00 ft |
- 30.01 ftExtensive 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.
- 30.00 ftResidential flooding from Second Street to and including South Shore Drive. Several city streets become impassible.
- 29.00 ftExtensive flooding of the commercial district along east Jackson Street is in progress.
- 28.00 ftExtensive street flooding is in progress.
- 27.00 ftWater begins to affect businesses on east Jackson Street. Flooding affects a few first floor residences in the South Shore Drive area across from the hospital.
- 25.00 ftBasement flooding begins in residential areas of the 6th Street area and along South Shore Drive.
- 24.00 ftIsland park in Elkhart and Kamm's Island in Mishawaka begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| Moderate flooding | 7% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 1908.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 8, 1908 | 30.00 ft |
| 2 | May 6, 2019 | 23.96 ft |
| 3 | February 27, 2022 | 23.17 ft |
| 4 | March 7, 2023 | 23.03 ft |
| 5 | April 9, 2014 | 22.86 ft |
| 6 | April 5, 2014 | 22.86 ft |
| 7 | April 5, 2014 | 22.86 ft |
| 8 | July 23, 2015 | 22.40 ft |
| 9 | April 10, 2017 | 22.29 ft |
| 10 | July 2, 2021 | 22.22 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 7, 2023: 23.03 ft
- February 27, 2022: 23.17 ft
- July 2, 2021: 22.22 ft
- May 6, 2019: 23.96 ft
- April 10, 2017: 22.29 ft
- July 23, 2015: 22.40 ft
- April 9, 2014: 22.86 ft
- April 5, 2014: 22.86 ft
- April 5, 2014: 22.86 ft
- March 8, 1908: 30.00 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.
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.