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SwedenYellow River at Plymouth water level
River gauge, Yellow River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 163 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Yellow River at Plymouth, where the gauge shows 5.07 ft.
It is 7.93 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.07 ft – 5.22 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 17.73 ftFebruary 22, 2018
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- There are extensive flooding problems throughout Plymouth.
- 16.00 ft
- Residential areas and high school property flood. Water from 1 to 3 feet deep affects southern and eastern sections of the city.
- 15.00 ft
- Flooding begins of commercial property along Laporte and Garro Streets.
- 14.50 ft
- The parking lot on Laporte Street begins to flood.
- 14.00 ft
- A small trailer park near the Jefferson Street bridge begins to flood.
- 13.50 ft
- Some residential and commercial properties near the Jefferson Street Bridge begin to flood.
- 13.00 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.
- 5.07 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: 20 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.73 ft | February 22, 2018 |
| 2 | 17.13 ft | October 12, 1954 |
| 3 | 16.37 ft | March 16, 1982 |
| 4 | 15.68 ft | February 26, 1985 |
| 5 | 15.30 ft | January 1, 1991 |
| 6 | 15.12 ft | January 10, 2008 |
| 7 | 15.01 ft | March 24, 1978 |
| 8 | 14.72 ft | March 12, 2009 |
| 9 | 14.67 ft | January 15, 2005 |
| 10 | 14.37 ft | February 12, 2001 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Yellow River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River | 225 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Yellow River at KnoxRiver gauge, Yellow River | 5.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Yellow River near BremsRiver gauge, Yellow River | 3.78 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River near OraRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 6.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Kankakee River at DavisRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 6.27 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at WinamacRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 4.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| St. Joseph River at South BendRiver gauge, St. Joseph River | 0.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.35 ft | 26 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at OswegoRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 5.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Judy Creek near South BendRiver gauge, Judy Creek | 12.4 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 27 mi |
| Elkhart River at GoshenRiver gauge, Elkhart River | 2.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| St. Joseph River at ElkhartRiver gauge, St. Joseph River | 19.01 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Yellow River at Plymouth?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 7.93 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 Yellow River at Plymouth today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT, the water level was 5.07 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Yellow River at Plymouth rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Yellow River at Plymouth normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Yellow River at Plymouth?
The highest level on record is 17.73 ft on February 22, 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:05516500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.34030, -86.30442(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 | 5.07 ft | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 163 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Yellow River at Plymouth (usgs:05516500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/yellow-river-at-plymouth
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