Elkhart River at Goshen
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 10:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 12.53 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 13.00 ftAt this level, the Goshen wastewater plant operations are likely impacted.
- 12.50 ftAll-time record flood is in progress with many residences flooded. Water as high as four feet can be expected in some commercial areas.
- 11.00 ftA major flood is in progress with several streets and US 33 through Goshen flooded. Southeast Elkhart also floods. Many evacuations of residential areas are necessary.
- 10.00 ftSeveral residential streets are flooded in Goshen. US 33 begins to flood. Flooding from Chicago Poke Plaza reaches residential areas near the intersection of Indiana and Berkey Avenues in Goshen.
- 9.00 ftWater closes Chicago Avenue and Denver Street in Goshen. Rogers Park is completely flooded.
- 8.00 ftSome residential and commercial properties near SR 119 are affected by high water.
- 7.00 ftThe river reaches flood stage. Goshen, Shanklin, and Rogers Park in Goshen begin to flood. Island, Studebaker, and American Parks in Elkhart begin to flood.
- 5.00 ftThe very lowest areas along the Elkhart River begin to flood.
- 1.86 ftLowest river observation during 2012 drought.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
84 crests on NOAA’s list since 1927.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 21, 2018 | 12.53 ft |
| 2 | March 14, 1982 | 11.94 ft |
| 3 | February 24, 1985 | 11.87 ft |
| 4 | December 30, 1990 | 11.03 ft |
| 5 | March 17, 1982 | 10.46 ft |
| 6 | February 6, 2008 | 10.40 ft |
| 7 | July 10, 1951 | 10.33 ft |
| 8 | March 5, 1979 | 10.33 ft |
| 9 | October 11, 1954 | 10.27 ft |
| 10 | June 9, 1993 | 10.20 ft |
| 11 | April 4, 1950 | 10.15 ft |
| 12 | January 9, 2008 | 10.07 ft |
| 13 | March 29, 1985 | 10.05 ft |
| 14 | March 23, 1978 | 9.76 ft |
| 15 | January 5, 1993 | 9.60 ft |
| 16 | May 13, 2002 | 9.60 ft |
| 17 | May 25, 1943 | 9.46 ft |
| 18 | May 12, 1943 | 9.38 ft |
| 19 | December 14, 1927 | 9.30 ft |
| 20 | April 30, 1956 | 9.25 ft |
| 21 | May 1, 2019 | 9.12 ft |
| 22 | May 12, 1956 | 9.07 ft |
| 23 | January 14, 2005 | 9.01 ft |
| 24 | March 12, 2009 | 8.87 ft |
| 25 | February 2, 1968 | 8.81 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 28, 2023: 6.92 ft
- February 17, 2022: 7.57 ft
- June 28, 2021: 5.55 ft
- January 12, 2020: 6.77 ft
- May 1, 2019: 9.12 ft
- February 21, 2018: 12.53 ft
- May 22, 2017: 5.58 ft
- July 15, 2015: 6.63 ft
- April 4, 2014: 6.78 ft
- April 19, 2013: 8.51 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.