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 March 11 at 11:14PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:14 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Michigan... North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, Berrien and St. Joseph Counties. .Recent rainfall has resulted in rising waters. For the Elkhart River...including Goshen, Cosperville...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Monday morning. * 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 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 6.1 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday 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. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 515 PM EDT.

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 12:43PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:43 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid windows during the windstorms. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 9:38AM EDT until March 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:38 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan... Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. .Recent rainfall across the Saint Joseph River basin will result in minor river flooding. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including South Bend...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend. * WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, The river reaches flood stage with the lowest residential areas beginning to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 5.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday 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. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 9:27PM EDT until March 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:27 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Indiana... Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Branch and Elkhart Counties. .Recent rainfall across the Saint Joseph River basin has resulted in rising waters at Three Rivers. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of the Scidmore Park picnic facilities in Three Rivers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to flood stage early tomorrow afternoonFriday morning. It will then fall to 6.2 feet Monday morning. It will rise to 6.3 feet Monday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 7.0 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 Thursday evening at 930 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 9:31AM EDT until March 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:31 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Elkhart River at Goshen affecting Elkhart and Noble Counties. .Recent rainfall across the Saint Joseph River basin will result in minor river flooding. For the Elkhart River...including Goshen...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Elkhart River at Goshen. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The river reaches flood stage. Goshen, Shanklin, and Rogers Park in Goshen begin to flood. Island, Studebaker, and American Parks in Elkhart begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 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 late tonight at 345 AM EDT.