St. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Three Rivers
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.80 ft1989
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 |
- 11.80 ftMajor flooding of Scidmore Park and residences in Three Rivers can be expected.
- 10.60 ftExpect moderate flooding of Scidmore Park. Flooding of the basements of several homes and businesses along south Main Street in the vicinity of the lumber yard can be expected.
- 9.00 ftModerate flooding of Scidmore Park can be expected. Evacuation of some animals in the park zoo can also be expected. High water affects several businesses and floods the basements of homes along south Main, Green, and Jackson Streets.
- 8.00 ftMinor flooding of apartments near the river along Mechanic Street, the River Glen Condos on east Michigan Ave, and basements of several homes along River Drive can be expected.
- 7.00 ftExpect minor flooding of the Scidmore Park picnic facilities in Three Rivers.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| 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
67 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 3, 1989 | 11.80 ft |
| 2 | February 24, 2018 | 11.37 ft |
| 3 | March 21, 1982 | 10.69 ft |
| 4 | April 27, 1950 | 10.60 ft |
| 5 | February 27, 1985 | 10.52 ft |
| 6 | May 20, 2020 | 9.76 ft |
| 7 | April 10, 1985 | 9.75 ft |
| 8 | March 12, 2009 | 9.55 ft |
| 9 | January 1, 1993 | 9.52 ft |
| 10 | January 12, 2008 | 9.44 ft |
| 11 | September 17, 2008 | 9.29 ft |
| 12 | March 7, 1976 | 9.08 ft |
| 13 | March 11, 1974 | 8.91 ft |
| 14 | June 7, 1980 | 8.87 ft |
| 15 | January 6, 1993 | 8.51 ft |
| 16 | April 15, 1983 | 8.50 ft |
| 17 | January 8, 1993 | 8.42 ft |
| 18 | February 5, 1968 | 8.40 ft |
| 19 | April 22, 2013 | 8.34 ft |
| 20 | February 13, 2001 | 8.31 ft |
| 21 | January 20, 1952 | 8.20 ft |
| 22 | February 9, 2008 | 8.12 ft |
| 23 | March 24, 1978 | 8.00 ft |
| 24 | January 16, 2005 | 7.99 ft |
| 25 | February 2, 1969 | 7.98 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 5, 2023: 7.41 ft
- February 21, 2022: 7.24 ft
- July 1, 2021: 6.70 ft
- May 20, 2020: 9.76 ft
- May 4, 2019: 7.06 ft
- February 24, 2018: 11.37 ft
- April 10, 2017: 7.76 ft
- August 18, 2016: 6.75 ft
- June 18, 2015: 7.63 ft
- March 23, 2014: 7.76 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamSt. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Burlington
- DownstreamSt. Joseph River (MI/IN) at Mottville
- Spring Creek at Rambadt Road Near Centreville MI
- Mill Creek (MI) at Quaker St. near Mottville
- Prairie River (MI) at Nottawa
- Pigeon River at Scott
- Portage River at Vicksburg
- Prairie River (MI) at US 12 Near Burr Oak MI
- West Fork Portage Creek at Oshtemo
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.