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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.76 ft
Record flooding is occurring. Downtown Portland from Race Street to the Salamonie River between North Williams Street to North Pierce Street is flooded with water as deep as 3ft in locations. The Portland Courthouse is isolated. The river continues to backflow through the storm drainage system north of Pearl Street and is causing flooding for portions of northern Portland, including the Jay County Fairgrounds.
16 ft
Downtown Portland floods as the river backflows through the storm drainage system.
15.5 ft
Hudson Park is inaccessible from S. Wayne Street. The Portland Water Park is flooded. Flood waters have reached East Elementary School. Homes along E. Water Street/Hwy 26 between Pierce Street and S 300E are flooded. Water covers S. Wayne Street between Water Street and the Wayne Street bridge. Businesses between Water Street and the river from Middle Street to Hayes Street are flooded. The storm drainage system for downtown Portland is starting to become overcharged as the river backfills the system.
14 ft
The parking lot of the Portland Water Park is flooded.
13 ft
Low spots along the walking trails, including the picnic pavilion, at the Hudson Family Park flood.
11 ft
Lowland agricultural flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2015 | 16.76 ft | — |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 16.26 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 16.1 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salamonie River at Portland?
The Salamonie River at Portland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03324200) 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 Salamonie River at Portland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salamonie River at Portland is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salamonie River rises?
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Where is the Salamonie River at Portland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jay County, Indiana at coordinates 40.4278°N, 85.0389°W. USGS site number: 03324200. 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 (03324200), 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.