Patoka River near Princeton, IN
Is Patoka River near Princeton, IN flooding right now?
Patoka River near Princeton, IN measured 3.82 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 14.2 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.82 ft
Streamflow
209 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.89 ft on Wed, May 4, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 19.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.89 ft | 2011-05-04 |
| 24.35 ft | 1996-05-04 |
| 24.3 ft | 2017-05-06 |
| 24.11 ft | 2008-03-25 |
| 24 ft | 2006-03-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| White River at Hazleton, IN | 6.9 mi | Gibson County |
| Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch | 10.2 mi | Gibson County |
| Wabash River at Mt. Carmel, IL | 11.2 mi | Wabash County |
| White River at Petersburg, IN | 16.3 mi | Pike County |
| South Fork Patoka River near Spurgeon, Ind. | 16.9 mi | Pike County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.