RIVER GAUGE · YELLOW RIVER
Yellow River at Knox
Starke County, Indiana
Water level4.97 ft
Flow177 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Flooding closes county roads and state routes 8, 17, and 23. Flood water surrounds residences on the north side of Knox.
- 12 ft
Local roads and state highways 8, 17, and 23 begin to flood.
- 10 ft
Agricultural land and Wythogan City Park begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1990 | 15.3 ft | 3,930 cfs |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 13.81 ft | 5,900 cfs |
| Oct 14, 1954 | 13.75 ft | 5,660 cfs |
More on Yellow River
UpstreamYellow River near Oak Grove ↗
DownstreamKankakee River at Dunns Bridge
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