Major Flood
24 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
US-41 threatened north of Kentland.
26 ft
Structures threatened in Foresman. Structures threatened in Brook.
24 ft
IN-16 threatened east of Brook.
22 ft
George Ade Memorial Healthcare property threatened along IN-16.
21.5 ft
IN-55 threatened north of Foresman.
20.5 ft
50 West Road threatened southwest of Brook.
18.5 ft
1000 South Road threatened north of the river near Brook.
18 ft
Widespread inundation of low-lying agricultural areas.
15 ft
Low-lying agricultural areas inundated along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2003 | 24.87 ft | 5,390 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1958 | 24.42 ft | 5,930 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 24.39 ft | 5,140 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Iroquois River near Foresman?
The Iroquois River near Foresman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05524500) 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 near Foresman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Iroquois River near Foresman is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Iroquois River rises?
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Where is the Iroquois River near Foresman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Indiana at coordinates 40.8706°N, 87.3067°W. USGS site number: 05524500. 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.