Tippecanoe River near Delphi water level

Name: Tippecanoe River near Delphi water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tippecanoe River, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.76ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,150 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Tippecanoe River near Delphi reads 2.76 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.24 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 5.24 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.66 ft and 3.27 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.83 ftJanuary 8, 2008

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 5.24 ft away.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft: Probable Maximum Flood. Total devastation in Tippecanoe River flood plain. River gage, homes, and all roads, including SR 18 across the Tippecanoe River from just south of Oakdale Dam to Americus, have been swept away before this level is reached.
26.48 ft: An unbelievable flood. Water is entirely over SR 18. The bridge might be swept away. The gaging site has been destroyed.
24.73 ft: Water going over SR 18 by more than 2 feet. Water at the State of Indiana highway right-of-way marker located 50 feet shoreward from the gage house.
24.56 ft: At this level flood waters would cover SR 18 by more than 2 feet.
23.45 ft: State Road 18 is closed because of high water. Readings have stopped from gaging station. At this elevation, flood waters are just beginning to cover a USGS bronze disc located on the left upstream abutment of SR 18 bridge (northeast section of bridge near gaging station).
23.00 ft: Flood waters going over SR 18. Record flooding in progress. Many homes near the Tippecanoe River are significantly damaged.
20.00 ft: Flooding with serious impacts. Complete evacuation of all people in flood prone areas downstream of Oakdale Dam. Flooding closes all county roads near the river. Flood waters approach SR 18. Record flooding in progress. Some unelevated homes along Horseshoe Bend, Tippecanoe Ranch, and Tecumseh Bend Rds have more than 5 feet of water. Possible overtopping of Oakdale Dam. Homes just north of Bicycle Bridge Rd extensively flooded.
19.00 ft: Record flood in progress. SR 18 bridge begins to act like a dam. Water levels are higher on the north side of the bridge than on the south side of the bridge. Must use wire weight gage to obtain river readings.
18.23 ft: Record flooding in progress. Gage readings are no longer accurate.
17.80 ft: All residents south of Oakdale Dam may need to evacuate. All local roads along both sides of the river are totally impassable.
17.78 ft: Near record flood in progress. Extensive flooding of CR 1275 south of SR 18.
15.00 ft: Major flooding in progress. Evacuation of many people downstream of Oakdale Dam. Roads along both sides of the river are flooded, some by more than a foot deep. Substantial property damage downstream of Oakdale Dam. Flooded areas include Horseshoe Bend, Tippecanoe Ranch and Tecumseh Bend Roads, CR 1275 W north of Bicycle Bridge Rd, extreme west end of CR 975 N and low part of Goldsberry Rd. Residents park cars on high ground. Flooding affects numerous residential and recreational areas along the river.
2.76 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 24 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.83 ft	January 8, 2008
2	15.48 ft	February 21, 2018
3	15.10 ft	February 10, 1959
4	14.89 ft	February 6, 2008
5	14.86 ft	February 24, 1985
6	14.72 ft	June 10, 1958
7	14.40 ft	March 11, 2009
8	14.36 ft	February 2, 1968
9	14.08 ft	July 17, 1957
10	13.85 ft	May 15, 1981

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.17 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 65° 37° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 68° 40° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 69° 48° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 70° 50° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 71° 51° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 72° 51° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 67° 52° – Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 06:02 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Tippecanoe River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tippecanoe River at North WebsterRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	3.41 ft	Below flood stage	+0.24 ft	75 mi
Tippecanoe River at OswegoRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	5.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	72 mi
Tippecanoe River near OraRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	6.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	40 mi
Tippecanoe River at WinamacRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	4.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	33 mi
Tippecanoe River at BuffaloRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	928 cfs	Normal	−32.0 cfs	20 mi
Tippecanoe River at NorwayRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	921 cfs	Normal	−72.0 cfs	13 mi
Tippecanoe River below Oakdale DamRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	5.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	4.2 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Deer Creek near DelphiRiver gauge, Deer Creek	1.82 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Wildcat Creek near LafayetteRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek	2.83 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Wildcat Creek at OwascoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek	1.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi
South Fork Wildcat Creek near LafayetteRiver gauge, South Fork Wildcat Creek	2.62 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi
Wabash River at LafayetteRiver gauge, Wabash River	2.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.37 ft	14 mi
Wabash River at LogansportRiver gauge, Wabash River	3.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	23 mi
Carpenter Creek at RemingtonRiver gauge, Carpenter Creek	3.34 ft	Below flood stage	±0	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Tippecanoe River near Delphi?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.24 ft below it.

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.

What is the water level of Tippecanoe River near Delphi today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.76 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tippecanoe River near Delphi rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tippecanoe River near Delphi normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tippecanoe River near Delphi?

The highest level on record is 17.83 ft on January 8, 2008.

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:03333050 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.59392, -86.77033 (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	2.76 ft	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional
Flow	1,150 cfs	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional

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