St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 6:40 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.98 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 19.30 ftFlood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 18.00 ftRecord flooding is in progress and a few evacuations may be necessary. Many roads are flooded.
- 17.00 ftResidential flooding occurs in Leo, Indiana.
- 14.00 ftSignificant flooding occurs on DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
- 12.00 ftDeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville floods. Agricultural and low lands flood along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
- 11.00 ftMinor agricultural and lowland flooding begins.
- 9.00 ftThe river is at bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21% |
| Moderate flooding | 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
109 crests on NOAA’s list since 1947.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 12, 2009 | 17.98 ft |
| 2 | March 17, 1982 | 17.96 ft |
| 3 | May 18, 1996 | 17.78 ft |
| 4 | February 26, 1985 | 17.22 ft |
| 5 | April 6, 1950 | 17.05 ft |
| 6 | May 1, 1956 | 16.89 ft |
| 7 | December 2, 2011 | 16.61 ft |
| 8 | March 24, 1978 | 16.61 ft |
| 9 | June 4, 1989 | 16.57 ft |
| 10 | February 23, 2018 | 16.45 ft |
| 11 | January 6, 1993 | 16.33 ft |
| 12 | May 24, 2010 | 15.99 ft |
| 13 | January 1, 1991 | 15.90 ft |
| 14 | May 15, 2002 | 15.72 ft |
| 15 | February 13, 2001 | 15.71 ft |
| 16 | February 8, 2008 | 15.70 ft |
| 17 | February 18, 1976 | 15.67 ft |
| 18 | January 11, 2008 | 15.67 ft |
| 19 | February 1, 1969 | 15.54 ft |
| 20 | May 21, 2020 | 15.46 ft |
| 21 | April 23, 1947 | 15.32 ft |
| 22 | February 25, 1990 | 15.28 ft |
| 23 | January 16, 2005 | 15.27 ft |
| 24 | February 22, 1951 | 15.26 ft |
| 25 | April 22, 2013 | 15.21 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 1, 2021: 11.25 ft
- May 21, 2020: 15.46 ft
- May 4, 2019: 15.20 ft
- February 23, 2018: 16.45 ft
- April 4, 2017: 13.92 ft
- December 29, 2016: 11.92 ft
- December 30, 2015: 12.01 ft
- March 22, 2014: 13.75 ft
- April 22, 2013: 15.21 ft
- March 4, 2012: 11.38 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamSt. Joseph River (OH/IN) at Montpelier
- DownstreamSt. Joseph River (OH/IN) at Fort Wayne
- Unnamed Tributary at Lost Creek near Farmer
- Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton
- Northern Indiana Lakes at Hamilton Lake at Hamilton
- Cedar Creek (IN) at 18th Street Auburn
- Maumee River at Antwerp OH
- Cedar Creek (IN) at Cedarville
- Tiffin River at Evansport
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio 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.