Station Name: ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT NILES, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet

Nearest Address:
2–10 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
Berrien County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8292138, -86.2597325

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:35PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:35 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Cass MI Counties. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall has caused Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect river parks and roads and may affect portions of Northside Blvd in the area of Veterans Memorial Park, and Riverside Drive in the areas south of Leeper Park, by Keller Park and Woodland Park. High water may cause flooding of basements and interfere with some commercial activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 7.6 feet by Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:35PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:35 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Cass MI Counties. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall has caused Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river as well as flooding of basements in Niles can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.0 feet by Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Whitley, Cass IN, Miami and Kosciusko Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, Defiance and De Kalb Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien, Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles. * WHEN...From Friday morning to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.4 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Whitley, Cass IN, Miami and Kosciusko Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN, Defiance and De Kalb Counties. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien, Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend. * WHEN...From this evening to Thursday, April 23. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flooding is confined to mostly park land and golf courses. Leeper Park and Petro golf courses begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 6.3 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:35PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:35 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting St. Joseph MI, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Cass MI Counties. .Excessive runoff from recent heavy rainfall has caused Minor to Moderate flooding on many rivers across the area. Additional heavy rain in the coming days could exacerbate the flooding. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Basement flooding begins in residential areas of the 6th Street area and along South Shore Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 24.9 feet by early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.Thursday afternoon at 445 PM EDT.