RIVER GAUGE · PATOKA RIVER
Patoka River at Princeton
Gibson County, Indiana
Water level4.92 ft
Flow378 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood23 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
At 23 feet, extensive flooding occurs on southern end of Patoka impacting W River Rd, S West Street, and S Wood St. County Road 400 N, east of Patoka is also flooded near the bridge. Extensive flooding occurs mainly west of Wheeling impacting E 375N.
- 22 ft
Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2011 | 24.89 ft | 15,732 cfs |
| May 3, 1996 | 24.35 ft | 13,900 cfs |
| May 6, 2017 | 24.3 ft | 13,696 cfs |
More on Patoka River
UpstreamPatoka River above Winslow ↗
DownstreamWabash River at Mount Carmel
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