Major Flood
19 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
At this level, flooding exceeds the record flood. Massive inundation and damage and the closure of primary roads and bridges can be expected. Many evacuations can also be expected.
20 ft
Flooding approaches the height of the record flood. There is extensive inundation and damage with many primary roads and bridges closed. Many evacuations can be expected at this level.
19 ft
At this level, many roads and bridges will be closed and there will be extensive inundation and damage with many evacuations.
18 ft
Extensive flooding is in progress.
16 ft
Moderate flooding is in progress. Secondary roads are blocked by flood waters. People in these areas should move property to higher ground and those nearest the river may have to evacuate their homes.
15 ft
Secondary roads are blocked by flood waters and moderate agricultural flooding is in progress.
14 ft
Minor agricultural flooding is in progress with minimal damage expected.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 1950 | 20 ft | 5,990 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 19.83 ft | 5,620 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1985 | 19.5 ft | 5,750 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LRHI3
River
Little River
County
Huntington, IN
Coordinates
40.8985°N, 85.4131°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River near Huntington?
The Little River near Huntington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03324000) 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 Little River near Huntington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River near Huntington is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little River near Huntington to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little River near Huntington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Huntington County, Indiana at coordinates 40.8985°N, 85.4131°W. USGS site number: 03324000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Wabash River at Wabash
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (03324000), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey