Tippecanoe River below Oakdale Dam
Carroll County, Indiana
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Approximate low steel elevation of CR 725 N. Near record to record flooding in progress.
- 19 ft
Major flooding in progress. Extensive flooding of Jefferson Township Conservation Club grounds and residential areas along CR 1200 W and 1225 W south of CR 725 N, Horseshoe Bend, Tecumseh Bend and Tippecanoe Ranch Estates.
- 16 ft
Flooding of residential property in the Oakdale area near the dam and Horseshoe Bend area. Flooding also likely in Tecumseh Bend area and Tippecanoe Ranch Estates.
- 15.4 ft
Carroll County Roads 1200 W and 1225 W south CR 725 N are closed. Four feet of water in some yards in the Horseshoe Bend area. Most other county roads near the river remain open.
- 14.5 ft
Carroll County EMA recommends voluntary evacuations for vulnerable areas at this level if significant rain is forecast for the local area.
- 14 ft
County Road 1225 W south of CR 725 N begins to flood. Flooding of yards begins.
- 13 ft
Oakdale Public Access Site is flooded.
- 11 ft
Handicapped area of Oakdale Public Access Site flooded.
- 10 ft
Tippecanoe River at bankfull level in Oakdale area. Most of the solidly mounted piers are underwater. During warm season items such as lawn chairs, boats and building supplies can be swept away.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2008 | 21.75 ft | 30,164 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 19.41 ft | 24,300 cfs |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 19 ft | — |
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