Eel River (IN) at North Manchester

1. 18.00 ftA record flood is in progress. Extensive flooding in progress along South Mill Street and Riverside Road, south of the business district. Flood waters spillin to the North Manchester Street Department parking lot on Wabash Road.
2. 17.00 ftNear record flood. South Mill Street and Riverside Road flooded.
3. 16.00 ftFlood waters approach Thrift Shop on South Mill Street.
4. 15.50 ftSignificant flood problems in southwest Whitley and northeast Wabash Counties along the Eel River.
5. 13.00 ftFlood waters approach businesses and homes on South Mill Street.
6. 11.00 ftThe river is at flood stage, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
7. 9.00 ftThe river is at bankfull. Overflow of agricultural fields begins.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.

Most recent crests

• May 9, 2021: 11.22 ft
• May 1, 2019: 11.71 ft
• February 21, 2018: 14.47 ft
• July 8, 2017: 15.44 ft
• May 11, 2016: 12.91 ft
• June 16, 2015: 15.51 ft
• February 21, 2014: 11.89 ft
• April 19, 2013: 16.46 ft
• November 30, 2011: 13.42 ft
• March 11, 2009: 16.21 ft

• DownstreamEel River (IN) at Denver
• Wabash River at Andrews
• Salamonie River at Dora
• Northern Indiana Lakes at Salamonie Lake Dam
• Wabash River at Wabash
• Wabash River at Huntington
• Northern Indiana Lakes at Pike Lake at Warsaw
• Northern Indiana Lakes at J.E. Roush Lake Dam Near Huntington (IN)

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.

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.