Major Flood
553 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
548 ft
Minor Flood
548 ft
Action Stage
546 ft
What Floods at Each Level
566 ft
Top of dam.
549.7 ft
Record elevation on 05/03/2011
548 ft
Flood pool, spillway crest, dam entrance road closed.
546 ft
Highway 164 closes.
539 ft
Newton-Stewart beach underwater. Handicap fishing pier at overlook underwater.
536 ft
Summer Pool.
532 ft
Winter Pool.
525 ft
Water is below bottom of several boat ramps.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2011 | 549.7 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 548.5 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 2008 | 547.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Patoka River at Patoka Lake?
The Patoka River at Patoka Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03374498) 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 Patoka River at Patoka Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Patoka River at Patoka Lake is 548 feet. Action stage begins at 546 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 548 feet, and major flooding at 553 feet.
How do I get alerts when Patoka River rises?
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Where is the Patoka River at Patoka Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dubois County, Indiana at coordinates 38.4350°N, 86.7056°W. USGS site number: 03374498. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The future pool levels are furnished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These forecasts do not account for future precipitation.