Salamonie River near Warren water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.62ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 103 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Salamonie River near Warren is at 6.62 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.38 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.59 ft and 6.62 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: 16.94 ftMarch 6, 1963

Floating and fishing near Salamonie River near Warren

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 5.38 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

17.20 ft: Flood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
17.00 ft: Major flooding is in progress with extensive inundation and damage. Many primary roads and bridges are closed. Evacuations from flood prone areas are necessary.
15.00 ft: Moderate flooding can be expected. Secondary roads are blocked and the transfer of property to higher ground is necessary.
12.00 ft: The river reaches flood stage with minor flooding of low agricultural land and roads nearest the river. Belleville Road and East Flowing Well Road northwest of Warren become impassable and isolated nearby residences.
6.62 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: 11 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.94 ft	March 6, 1963
2	16.82 ft	August 5, 1998
3	16.21 ft	March 18, 1978
4	16.21 ft	December 30, 1990
5	16.13 ft	June 11, 1958
6	15.49 ft	January 23, 1999
7	15.35 ft	February 24, 1985
8	15.16 ft	January 12, 2005
9	14.99 ft	January 13, 2013
10	14.96 ft	March 13, 1982

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 34° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 68° 35° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 69° 49° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 69° 49° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 70° 49° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 72° 53° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 71° 55° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:59 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Salamonie River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Salamonie River at PortlandRiver gauge, Salamonie River	2.17 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	29 mi
Salamonie River at DoraRiver gauge, Salamonie River	2.97 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wabash River at HuntingtonRiver gauge, Wabash River	9.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	10 mi
Little River near HuntingtonRiver gauge, Little River	2.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Mississinewa River at MarionRiver gauge, Mississinewa River	1.15 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Wabash River at BlufftonRiver gauge, Wabash River	1.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Wabash River at WabashRiver gauge, Wabash River	3.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	20 mi
Wabash River at Linn GroveRiver gauge, Wabash River	4.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	23 mi
Eel River at North ManchesterRiver gauge, Eel River	2.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	26 mi
St. Marys River near Fort WayneRiver gauge, St. Marys River	1.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Salamonie River near Warren?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 5.38 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 Salamonie River near Warren today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 6.62 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Salamonie River near Warren rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Salamonie River near Warren normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Salamonie River near Warren?

The highest level on record is 16.94 ft on March 6, 1963.

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:03324300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.71252, -85.45356 (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	6.62 ft	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional
Flow	103 cfs	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional

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