What is the current flow on Elkhart River?
Elkhart River is currently flowing at 489 cfs at USGS gauge 04100500 as of Oct 3, 11:45 AM UTC.
Elkhart River at Goshen Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.05 ft
Flow 489 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 489 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 206 cfs).
Flow
489 cfs
Gauge Height
4.05 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 254% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 04100500 is a public stream gauge on Elkhart River in Indiana. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
65° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
69° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
62° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- PINE CREEK NEAR ELKHART, IND. · 6.3 mi
- ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT ELKHART, IN · 9.4 mi
- LITTLE ELKHART RIVER AT MIDDLEBURY, IN · 9.5 mi
- SOLOMON CREEK NEAR SYRACUSE, IN · 11.5 mi
- SIMONTON LAKE NEAR ELKHART, IN · 12.3 mi
- PIGEON RIVER NEAR SCOTT, IN · 17.7 mi
- TIPPECANOE RIVER AT OSWEGO, IN · 19.1 mi
- TIPPECANOE RIVER AT NORTH WEBSTER, IN · 20.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elkhart River above or below normal right now?
Elkhart River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 489 cfs, compared with a typical median of 206 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Elkhart River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Elkhart River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Elkhart River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include PINE CREEK NEAR ELKHART, IND. (6.3 miles away), ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT ELKHART, IN (9.4 miles away), LITTLE ELKHART RIVER AT MIDDLEBURY, IN (9.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Elkhart River?
The forecast for today near Elkhart River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 65°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Elkhart River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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