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Elkhart River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,780 ftΒ³/s over 78 years).
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river in Indiana, United States

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 04101000, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,780 ftΒ³/s over 78 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2,230 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
19.24 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,780 ftΒ³/s over 78 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT ELKHART, IN (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Elkhart River

H: 84Β° L: 62Β°
Overcast
Overcast
75Β°
|
Feels like 75Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
57%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
67Β°
3 AM
Clear
65Β°
6 AM
Clear
63Β°
9 AM
Sunny
67Β°
12 PM
Sunny
77Β°
3 PM
Sunny
82Β°
6 PM
Overcast
79Β°
9 PM
Clear
72Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elkhart River?
Elkhart River is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Elkhart River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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