Yellow River at Plymouth
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Marshall County, Indiana on the Yellow River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05516500, 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
15 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
There are extensive flooding problems throughout Plymouth.
16 ft
Residential areas and high school property flood. Water from 1 to 3 feet deep affects southern and eastern sections of the city.
15 ft
Flooding begins of commercial property along Laporte and Garro Streets.
14.5 ft
The parking lot on Laporte Street begins to flood.
14 ft
A small trailer park near the Jefferson Street bridge begins to flood.
13.5 ft
Some residential and commercial properties near the Jefferson Street Bridge begin to flood.
13 ft
The right bank of the Yellow River overflows with some city streets...low lying county roads and back yards along Laporte Street in Plymouth flooding. Low lying agricultural areas flood as well.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | 17.73 ft | 5,670 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 17.73 ft | 5,670 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1954 | 17.13 ft | 5,390 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1954 | 17.13 ft | 5,390 cfs |
| Mar 15, 1982 | 16.37 ft | 4,730 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellow River at Plymouth?
The Yellow River at Plymouth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05516500) 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 Yellow River at Plymouth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellow River at Plymouth is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yellow River rises?
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Where is the Yellow River at Plymouth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marshall County, Indiana at coordinates 41.3402°N, 86.3044°W. USGS site number: 05516500. 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 (05516500), 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.