Mississinewa River at Marion
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 5:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 19.20 ft1913
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 21.60 ftFlood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 18.00 ftMajor flooding is in progress. Most county roads near the Mississinewa River are flooded.
- 16.00 ftLincoln Blvd and Jay Street north of SR 15 in Gas City near the river is flooded. High water covers most county roads in the flood plain.
- 15.00 ftSome roads near the river are flooded.
- 14.00 ftFlooding in eastern and northern sections of Marion is common.
- 13.00 ftBoots Street begins to flood as water backs up Massey Creek.
- 12.80 ftFlood waters cut off the Stone Crest Manor trailer park and the Quail Hollow neighborhood.
- 12.00 ftRiver is at flood stage. Water begins to enter Matter Park and crosses north Washington Street. Basements and homes along Boots Creek begin to flood. A few residents along River Road become concerned. Flood water approaches restaurant near Charles Park
- 10.00 ftA few residents become concerned if river continues to rise. County Road 1125 South near Matthews begins to flood.
- 8.00 ftRiver is near bankfull conditions.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
91 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 27, 1913 | 19.20 ft |
| 2 | March 21, 1927 | 17.40 ft |
| 3 | June 11, 1958 | 16.88 ft |
| 4 | May 19, 1927 | 16.80 ft |
| 5 | August 5, 1998 | 16.00 ft |
| 6 | January 13, 2005 | 15.84 ft |
| 7 | December 31, 1990 | 15.64 ft |
| 8 | May 12, 1933 | 15.59 ft |
| 9 | March 20, 1933 | 15.50 ft |
| 10 | January 23, 1999 | 15.42 ft |
| 11 | April 19, 2013 | 15.35 ft |
| 12 | February 24, 1985 | 15.16 ft |
| 13 | July 15, 1992 | 15.16 ft |
| 14 | May 18, 1943 | 15.13 ft |
| 15 | January 14, 1930 | 15.00 ft |
| 16 | June 30, 1957 | 14.70 ft |
| 17 | January 15, 1937 | 14.64 ft |
| 18 | March 11, 2011 | 14.63 ft |
| 19 | April 22, 1964 | 14.30 ft |
| 20 | July 10, 2003 | 14.25 ft |
| 21 | December 23, 2013 | 14.17 ft |
| 22 | May 26, 1989 | 13.97 ft |
| 23 | February 7, 2008 | 13.80 ft |
| 24 | June 4, 1980 | 13.77 ft |
| 25 | July 21, 1962 | 13.71 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 10, 2021: 11.09 ft
- January 12, 2020: 11.53 ft
- April 27, 2019: 12.57 ft
- April 4, 2018: 11.07 ft
- May 5, 2017: 13.00 ft
- March 14, 2016: 7.70 ft
- June 27, 2015: 13.23 ft
- August 23, 2014: 12.34 ft
- December 23, 2013: 14.17 ft
- April 19, 2013: 15.35 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.