St. Joseph River at South Bend, IN
USGS Site No: 04101225 • St. Joseph River • St. Joseph County, IN
St. Joseph River at South Bend, IN on the St. Joseph River is currently at 3,230 cfs (Normal — 44th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 1.18 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 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 | 0 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 1,800 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 3,680 | Today: 3,230 cfs |
| 75th | High threshold | 4,830 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 0 |
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 28, 2026 | 3,400 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 3,700 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 3,500 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 3,680 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 3,530 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 3,620 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 3,260 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 3,590 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 3,680 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 3,390 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 3,830 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 4,020 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 3,870 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 4,210 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 9,500 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 10,000 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 10,600 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 10,500 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 10,300 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 9,300 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 8,060 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 7,120 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 7,240 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 7,490 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 7,930 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 8,360 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 8,440 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 8,820 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 9,180 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 9,580 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 04101225
- State
- IN
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Coordinates
- 41.7203, -86.2678
- Drainage Area
- 3,619 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 656.4
- HUC Code
- 04050001
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 4.5 ft
- Flood Stage
- 5.5 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 8.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 9.0 ft
Currently 4.32 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
10,600 cfsApr 19, 2026
- Min discharge
-
1,040 cfsSep 19, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Judy Creek Near South Bend, INNormal0.6 mi · 12 cfs
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St. Joseph River at Niles, MINormal7.5 mi · 3,700 cfs
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Dowagiac River at Sumnerville, MINormal13.6 mi · 289 cfs
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St. Joseph River at Elkhart, INNormal15.2 mi · 2,890 cfs
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Galien River Near Sawyer, MINormal19.0 mi · 48 cfs