Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
I-65 is threatened west of Rensselaer.
18.5 ft
Widespread inundation of structures and roads begins in east Rensselaer. Grace Street is threatened in Rensselaer.
18 ft
US-231 (Washington Street) threatened in Rensselaer.
17.5 ft
Water treatment plant in Rensselaer threatened. IL-114 is inundated east of the river east of Rensselaer.
17 ft
Extensive flooding of Potawatomi Park and Laird's Landing in Rensselaer.
16.5 ft
Structures threatened along Kanne Lane in west Rensselaer.
16 ft
Extensive flooding of cemetery and nearby public works.
15 ft
College Avenue threatened in Rensselaer.
14 ft
A couple homes threatened in Rensselaer.
12 ft
Low-lying agricultural land inundated. Parking lots threatened at Lairds Landing.
10 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near Rensselaer.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.5
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | 17.04 ft | 3,010 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 16.74 ft | 2,900 cfs |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 16.59 ft | 2,620 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Iroquois River at Rensselaer?
The Iroquois River at Rensselaer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05522500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Iroquois River at Rensselaer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Iroquois River at Rensselaer is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Iroquois River rises?
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Where is the Iroquois River at Rensselaer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Indiana at coordinates 40.9333°N, 87.1289°W. USGS site number: 05522500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.