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Tippecanoe River near Ora
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Pulaski County, Indiana on the Tippecanoe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03331500, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

14 ft

Moderate Flood

13 ft

Minor Flood

12 ft

Action Stage

9 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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, 200915.72 ft7,980 cfs
Mar 13, 200915.72 ft7,980 cfs
Jan 9, 200815.63 ft
Jan 9, 200815.63 ft
Feb 7, 200815.6 ft

About This Gauge

USGS Site

03331500

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 — even when your screen is off.

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