Is the St. Marys River flooding?

Indiana · 4 gauges · Indiana river levels

The St. Marys River is tracked by 4 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 St. Marys River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 St. Marys River near Fort Wayne, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.20 ft on 9 July 2003, carrying 16,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1931 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 15.87 ft, 5.3 ft below that record.

Drains 762 sq mi · gauge elevation 748 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
St. Marys River at Decatur, INModerate flooding22.38 ft17 ft
St. Marys River near Fort Wayne, INMinor flooding15.87 ft14 ft
St. Marys River at Pleasant Mills, INNo flood stage defined21.56 ft
St. Marys River at Main St. at Fort Wayne, INNo flood stage defined15.17 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.