River IN MI

Elkhart River

Indiana • 41.4814, -85.6258

Length

48 mi

78 km

Elevation

871′ → 719′

152 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.06%

3.1 ft/mi

Drainage

702 mi²

1,819 km²

Avg Flow

720 cfs

1.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

2,057 mi

3,311 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Elkhart River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Elkhart River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 15 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Elkhart River.