Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.4 ft
Record flooding is in progress.
13 ft
Major flooding is in progress.
11.5 ft
Houses and lots are flooded in eastern parts of Winamac near the State Route 14 bridge. Some evacuations become necessary. The campground and town park in Winamac are flooded.
11 ft
Extensive residential flooding is in progress.
10 ft
The river is at flood stage. Some residences begin to be affected by flood water and the Winamac town park floods.
9 ft
Water approaches the road in Winamac town park.
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 13, 2009 | 15.69 ft | 8,750 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1985 | 15.4 ft | — |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 15.16 ft | 8,083 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WMCI3
River
Tippecanoe River
County
Pulaski, IN
Coordinates
41.0497°N, 86.5992°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tippecanoe River at Winamac?
The Tippecanoe River at Winamac gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03331753) 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 Tippecanoe River at Winamac?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tippecanoe River at Winamac is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tippecanoe River rises?
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Where is the Tippecanoe River at Winamac gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pulaski County, Indiana at coordinates 41.0497°N, 86.5992°W. USGS site number: 03331753. 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 (03331753), 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.