Major Flood
16 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.6 ft
Flood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
18 ft
Major flooding is in progress. Most county roads near the Mississinewa River are flooded.
16 ft
Lincoln Blvd and Jay Street north of SR 15 in Gas City near the river is flooded. High water covers most county roads in the flood plain.
15 ft
Some roads near the river are flooded.
14 ft
Flooding in eastern and northern sections of Marion is common.
13 ft
Boots Street begins to flood as water backs up Massey Creek.
12.8 ft
Flood waters cut off the Stone Crest Manor trailer park and the Quail Hollow neighborhood.
12 ft
River is at flood stage. Water begins to enter Matter Park and crosses north Washington Street. Basements and homes along Boots Creek begin to flood. A few residents along River Road become concerned. Flood water approaches restaurant near Charles Park
10 ft
A few residents become concerned if river continues to rise. County Road 1125 South near Matthews begins to flood.
8 ft
River is near bankfull conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 19.2 ft | — |
| Mar 20, 1927 | 17.4 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1958 | 16.88 ft | 24,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MROI3
River
Mississinewa River
County
Grant, IN
Coordinates
40.5764°N, 85.6595°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississinewa River at Marion?
The Mississinewa River at Marion gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03326500) 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 Mississinewa River at Marion?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississinewa River at Marion is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississinewa River rises?
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Where is the Mississinewa River at Marion gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grant County, Indiana at coordinates 40.5764°N, 85.6595°W. USGS site number: 03326500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (03326500), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.