Is the Patoka River flooding?

Indiana · 5 gauges · Indiana river levels

The Patoka River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Indiana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Patoka River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Indiana river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Patoka River at Jasper, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.20 ft on 11 March 1964, carrying 14,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (80 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.57 ft, 12.6 ft below that record.

Drains 262 sq mi · gauge elevation 445 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Patoka River near Princeton, INNo flooding3.82 ft18 ft
Patoka River near Hardinsburg, IndNo current data
Patoka River near Cuzco, INNo flood stage defined5.98 ft
Patoka River at Jasper, INNo flood stage defined8.57 ft
Patoka River at Winslow, INNo flood stage defined8.11 ft
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.