Tippecanoe River at Winamac water level

Name: Tippecanoe River at Winamac 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

4.86ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT (41 min ago)

Flow: 655 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Tippecanoe River at Winamac is at 4.86 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.14 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.84 ft and 4.96 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: 15.69 ftMarch 14, 2009

Floating and fishing near Tippecanoe River at Winamac

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

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 5.14 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

15.40 ft: Record flooding is in progress.
13.00 ft: Major flooding is in progress.
11.50 ft: Houses and lots are flooded in eastern parts of Winamac near the State Route 14 bridge. Some evacuations become necessary. The campground and town park in Winamac are flooded.
11.00 ft: Extensive residential flooding is in progress.
10.00 ft: The river is at flood stage. Some residences begin to be affected by flood water and the Winamac town park floods.
9.00 ft: Water approaches the road in Winamac town park.
4.86 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.69 ft	March 14, 2009
2	15.16 ft	February 24, 2018
3	15.15 ft	February 24, 2018
4	15.11 ft	January 11, 2008
5	12.74 ft	June 4, 2013
6	12.59 ft	June 19, 2015
7	12.28 ft	April 30, 2011
8	12.21 ft	April 22, 2013
9	11.94 ft	December 18, 2011
10	11.03 ft	January 18, 2007

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Tippecanoe River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tippecanoe River at North WebsterRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	+0.26 ft	51 mi
Tippecanoe River at OswegoRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	5.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	46 mi
Tippecanoe River near OraRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	6.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	8 mi
Tippecanoe River at BuffaloRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	930 cfs	Normal	−26.0 cfs	14 mi
Tippecanoe River at NorwayRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	921 cfs	Normal	−54.0 cfs	21 mi
Tippecanoe River below Oakdale DamRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	5.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	29 mi
Tippecanoe River near DelphiRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	2.76 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Monon Ditch at Cr200n near MedaryvilleRiver gauge, Big Monon Ditch	127 cfs	Very high	±0	10 mi
Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River	234 cfs	Normal	−8.0 cfs	17 mi
Yellow River at KnoxRiver gauge, Yellow River	5.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Kankakee River at Dunns BridgeRiver gauge, Kankakee River	4.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	23 mi
Wabash River at LogansportRiver gauge, Wabash River	3.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	24 mi
Kankakee River at DavisRiver gauge, Kankakee River	6.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	24 mi
Yellow River at PlymouthRiver gauge, Yellow River	5.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Tippecanoe River at Winamac?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.14 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 at Winamac today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT, the water level was 4.86 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tippecanoe River at Winamac rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tippecanoe River at Winamac normal?

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

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

The highest level on record is 15.69 ft on March 14, 2009.

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:03331753 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.04974, -86.59915 (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	4.86 ft	2026-10-19 10:15	Provisional
Flow	655 cfs	2026-10-19 10:00	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer