RIVER GAUGE · TIPPECANOE RIVER
Tippecanoe River near Ora
Pulaski County, Indiana
Water level5.50 ft
Flow208 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2009 | 15.72 ft | 7,980 cfs |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 15.63 ft | — |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 15.6 ft | — |
More on Tippecanoe River
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