Major Flood
14 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.2 ft
Estimated height of bridge steel near the river gage. At this height, the bridge acts as a dam which will back water upstream increasing the flooding behind the bridge.
16 ft
Record flooding is in progress.
15 ft
Near record flooding is in progress.
14 ft
Extensive flooding of residences and low lying areas begins.
13 ft
Flooding begins to affect streets and homes in Monterey.
12.5 ft
Flooding begins to affect residences near the river.
12 ft
The river is at flood stage...significant lowland and rural flooding begins.
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 | 15.72 ft | 7,980 cfs |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 15.63 ft | — |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 15.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ORAI3
River
Tippecanoe River
County
Pulaski, IN
Coordinates
41.1572°N, 86.5636°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tippecanoe River near Ora?
The Tippecanoe River near Ora gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03331500) 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 near Ora?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tippecanoe River near Ora is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tippecanoe River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tippecanoe River near Ora to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tippecanoe River near Ora gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pulaski County, Indiana at coordinates 41.1572°N, 86.5636°W. USGS site number: 03331500. 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 (03331500), 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.