Is the Yellow River flooding?

Indiana · 4 gauges · Indiana river levels

The Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow River at Knox, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.81 ft on 24 February 2018, carrying 5,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1944 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.02 ft, 6.8 ft below that record.

Drains 435 sq mi · gauge elevation 680 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Yellow River at Plymouth, INNo flooding9.09 ft13 ft
Yellow River at Knox, INNo flooding7.02 ft10 ft
Yellow River near Oak Grove, INNo flood stage defined6.51 ft
Yellow River near Brems, INNo flood stage defined6.55 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.