Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.5 ft
Flood water hits the highest point of the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
20 ft
Water is at the top of the levee protecting the wastewater treatment plant. The power plant area is affected by high water with extensive flooding of rural areas. Homes are flooded and some county and state roads are closed. Flood water may stop rail traffic. A record flood is in progress at this stage. There is extensive flooding or northern parts of Bluffton. The commercial area in northwest Bluffton along SR 1 is affected by flood water. Some evacutations are necessary.
18 ft
Water approaches the power plant. Rural residences along Elm Road begin to flood and the railroad is threatened. A major flood is in progress. Commercial and municipal property along SR 1 begins to flood. Evacuations are necessary in northern parts of Bluffton. Water is at a critical level on the levee protecting the wastewater treatment plant.
16 ft
The outlying portion of West Washington Street becomes impassible and SR 116 west of Bluffton begins to flood.
14 ft
Flooding begins to affect residential areas in northern Bluffton. Low areas near the wastewater treatment plant begin to flood. Portions of Elm Grove Road and County Road 450 begin to flood.
13.3 ft
River Road in Bluffton is flooded and closed along the River Green Way.
13 ft
Access road to Bluffton wastewater treatment plant is flooded.
12 ft
Water reaching the bottom of the bridge at East River Road and 450 East. River Road and a few county roads are closed by high water.
11 ft
River Road at Bluffton begins to flood. Flood waters isolate the amphitheater at Kehoe Park in Bluffton.
10 ft
The river is at flood stage. Flooding of agricultural land 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 24, 1913 | 21 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 18.43 ft | 15,300 cfs |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 17.17 ft | 12,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wabash River at Bluffton?
The Wabash River at Bluffton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03323000) 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 Wabash River at Bluffton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wabash River at Bluffton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wabash River rises?
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Where is the Wabash River at Bluffton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wells County, Indiana at coordinates 40.7422°N, 85.1714°W. USGS site number: 03323000. 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 (03323000), 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.