RIVER GAUGE · TIPPECANOE RIVER
Tippecanoe River at Oswego
Kosciusko County, Indiana
Water level5.03 ft
Flow23 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood7.5 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
Major flood9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Flood water begins to innundate structures downstream of Lake Tippecanoe along the river.
- 8 ft
Flood water begins to impact roads near the river downstream from Lake Tippecanoe.
- 7.5 ft
Lowland flooding begins near the gauge downstream of Lake Tippecanoe.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1943 | 9.4 ft | 1,050 cfs |
| Mar 20, 1982 | 9.25 ft | 950 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 8.96 ft | 776 cfs |
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