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SwedenYellow River at Knox water level
River gauge, Yellow River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 291 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
What this means
The Yellow River at Knox is at 5.30 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.70 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.30 ft and 5.32 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.30 ftJanuary 1, 1991
Floating and fishing near Yellow River at Knox
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 4.70 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- Flooding closes county roads and state routes 8, 17, and 23. Flood water surrounds residences on the north side of Knox.
- 12.00 ft
- Local roads and state highways 8, 17, and 23 begin to flood.
- 10.00 ft
- Agricultural land and Wythogan City Park begin to flood.
- 5.30 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.30 ft | January 1, 1991 |
| 2 | 13.81 ft | February 24, 2018 |
| 3 | 13.75 ft | October 15, 1954 |
| 4 | 13.38 ft | October 13, 1990 |
| 5 | 13.25 ft | March 18, 1982 |
| 6 | 12.19 ft | March 12, 2009 |
| 7 | 12.16 ft | February 9, 2008 |
| 8 | 12.15 ft | February 28, 1985 |
| 9 | 11.48 ft | March 26, 1978 |
| 10 | 11.44 ft | January 16, 2005 |
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 | 5.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River | 239 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Yellow River near BremsRiver gauge, Yellow River | 3.83 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 6.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee River at DavisRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 6.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 7 mi |
| Tippecanoe River near OraRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 6.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| Big Monon Ditch at Cr200n near MedaryvilleRiver gauge, Big Monon Ditch | 127 cfs | Very high | −3.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at WinamacRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 4.90 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Kankakee River at Dunns BridgeRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 4.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Kankakee River near KoutsRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 5.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 22 mi |
| Salt Creek at ValparaisoRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 26 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at BuffaloRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 986 cfs | Normal | +1.0 cfs | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Yellow River at Knox?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 4.70 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 Knox today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT, the water level was 5.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Yellow River at Knox rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Yellow River at Knox 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 Knox?
The highest level on record is 15.30 ft on January 1, 1991.
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:05517000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.30280, -86.62054(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 | 5.30 ft | 2026-10-18 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 291 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-18 20:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Yellow River at Knox (usgs:05517000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/yellow-river-at-knox
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer