St. Joseph River at Mottville, MI
USGS Site No: 04099000 • St. Joseph River • St. Joseph County, MI
St. Joseph River at Mottville, MI on the St. Joseph River is currently at 1,590 cfs (High — 76th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 3.49 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 622 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 876 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 1,150 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 1,550 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 2,690 | Today: 1,590 cfs |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 1,820 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | 2,020 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 2,190 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 2,010 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 2,110 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 1,950 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 2,010 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 2,020 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 1,950 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 2,180 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 1,970 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 1,980 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 2,360 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 2,260 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 2,420 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 5,450 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 5,490 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 5,450 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 5,160 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 4,700 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 4,120 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 4,050 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3,670 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3,700 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 3,760 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 4,020 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 4,280 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 4,450 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 4,490 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 4,530 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 04099000
- State
- MI
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Coordinates
- 41.8009, -85.7561
- Drainage Area
- 1,866 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 754.9
- HUC Code
- 04050001
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 7.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 8.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 9.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 10.0 ft
Currently 4.51 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
5,490 cfsApr 20, 2026
- Min discharge
-
472 cfsSep 18, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Mill Creek at Quaker Street Near Mottville, MINormal2.2 mi · 28 cfs
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Pigeon River Near Scott, INNormal9.9 mi · 251 cfs
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St. Joseph River at Three Rivers, MINormal11.5 mi · 1,080 cfs
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Portage River at Fifth Avenue at Three Rivers, MIVery High12.0 mi · 195 cfs
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St. Joseph River at Elkhart, INNormal13.6 mi · 2,890 cfs