19.3' - Flood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
18' - Record flooding is in progress and a few evacuations may be necessary. Many roads are flooded.
17' - Residential flooding occurs in Leo, Indiana.
14' - Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
12' - DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville floods. Agricultural and low lands flood along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir.
11' - Minor agricultural and lowland flooding begins.
9' - The river is at bankfull.