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SwedenYellow River near Oak Grove water level
River gauge, Yellow River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 214 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Yellow River near Oak Grove reads 4.35 ft, a normal level for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.35 ft and 4.49 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.97 ftFebruary 24, 2018
About this gauge
- Location
- Starke County
- Nearest town
- Culver (6.9 km)
- Elevation above sea level
- 716 ft
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What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.97 ft | February 24, 2018 |
| 2 | 9.96 ft | April 21, 2013 |
| 3 | 9.80 ft | May 3, 2019 |
| 4 | 8.73 ft | June 19, 2015 |
| 5 | 8.47 ft | January 14, 2020 |
| 6 | 8.10 ft | February 25, 2014 |
| 7 | 7.91 ft | January 1, 2016 |
| 8 | 7.62 ft | November 6, 2016 |
About the Yellow River
The Yellow River is a 62.3-mile-long (100.3 km) tributary of the Kankakee River in the Central Corn Belt Plains ecoregion, located in northern Indiana in the United States. Via the Kankakee and Illinois rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of 427 square miles (1,110 km2).
- Length
- 99.4 mi
- Catchment area
- 427 mi²
- Mouth
- Kankakee River
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Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Yellow River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River at PlymouthRiver gauge, Yellow River | 5.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Yellow River at KnoxRiver gauge, Yellow River | 5.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Yellow River near BremsRiver gauge, Yellow River | 3.75 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River near OraRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 6.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Kankakee River at DavisRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 6.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at WinamacRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 4.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Big Monon Ditch at Cr200n near MedaryvilleRiver gauge, Big Monon Ditch | 121 cfs | Very high | −1.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Kankakee River at Dunns BridgeRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 26 mi |
| Kankakee River near KoutsRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 5.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 29 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at BuffaloRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 921 cfs | Normal | +17.0 cfs | 31 mi |
| St. Joseph River at South BendRiver gauge, St. Joseph River | 0.97 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
Where exactly is Yellow River near Oak Grove measured?
The gauge is in Starke County, Indiana. It sits 716 ft above sea level.
What is the water level of Yellow River near Oak Grove today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 4.35 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Yellow River near Oak Grove rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Yellow River near Oak Grove normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Yellow River near Oak Grove?
The highest level on record is 14.97 ft on February 24, 2018.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05516665(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.27139, -86.46667(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.35 ft | 2026-10-21 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 214 cfs | 2026-10-21 21:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-21 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Yellow River near Oak Grove (usgs:05516665). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/yellow-river-near-oak-grove
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer