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

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 11:55AM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Do not venture out on piers.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 1:21PM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:21 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be on the increase this afternoon as winds pick up out of the north. For a time this afternoon and evening winds will reach the 15 to 25 mph range. Waves will build to 3 to 5 feet, peaking around 600 pm. North sides of north piers will have the most dangerous conditions today including Holland State Park and North Beach in South Haven.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.