Rivers in Michigan
St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Niles
Below flood stage
6.65ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 9:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.40 ftWed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 17.33 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 15.00 ftMajor flooding can be expected in Niles. High water will affect Water, Marmont, River, and 2nd Streets in Niles. High water will also affect residents living on the first floor of buildings along River Street.
- 14.00 ftModerate flooding occurs in Niles. High water will affect Water Street, and low sections of Marmont and River Streets in Niles. Lowland flooding surrounding Island Park and low lying areas along the river near the wastewater treatment plant can be expected.
- 12.50 ftMinor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river as well as flooding of basements in Niles can be expected.
- 11.00 ftMinor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river, Island Park, and basement flooding of residences along River and Mairmont Streets in Niles can be expected.
- 10.00 ftHigh water affects Island Park in Niles.
- 9.00 ftMinor overflow can be expected into low lying areas adjacent to the river.
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
58 crests on NOAA’s list since 1939.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 22, 2018 | 17.33 ft |
| 2 | April 5, 1950 | 15.10 ft |
| 3 | March 21, 1982 | 14.97 ft |
| 4 | February 25, 1985 | 14.96 ft |
| 5 | January 9, 2008 | 14.19 ft |
| 6 | March 11, 2009 | 13.82 ft |
| 7 | May 26, 1943 | 13.78 ft |
| 8 | January 5, 1993 | 13.77 ft |
| 9 | June 10, 1993 | 13.60 ft |
| 10 | December 31, 1990 | 13.58 ft |
| 11 | February 7, 2008 | 13.40 ft |
| 12 | June 10, 1996 | 13.40 ft |
| 13 | June 4, 1989 | 13.30 ft |
| 14 | January 14, 2005 | 12.76 ft |
| 15 | March 6, 1976 | 12.53 ft |
| 16 | June 15, 1981 | 12.50 ft |
| 17 | May 13, 1956 | 12.45 ft |
| 18 | April 20, 2013 | 12.40 ft |
| 19 | March 6, 1979 | 12.36 ft |
| 20 | September 15, 2008 | 12.22 ft |
| 21 | March 24, 1978 | 12.01 ft |
| 22 | May 13, 2002 | 11.96 ft |
| 23 | May 2, 2019 | 11.93 ft |
| 24 | January 1, 1993 | 11.90 ft |
| 25 | April 29, 2011 | 11.82 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 6, 2023: 10.37 ft
- February 18, 2022: 10.54 ft
- June 28, 2021: 10.15 ft
- May 20, 2020: 11.52 ft
- May 2, 2019: 11.93 ft
- February 22, 2018: 17.33 ft
- April 12, 2017: 9.22 ft
- August 16, 2016: 9.62 ft
- July 19, 2015: 10.49 ft
- April 4, 2014: 10.61 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.