Tippecanoe River at Winamac
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 7:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 15.69 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 15.40 ftRecord flooding is in progress.
- 13.00 ftMajor flooding is in progress.
- 11.50 ftHouses 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 ftExtensive residential flooding is in progress.
- 10.00 ftThe river is at flood stage. Some residences begin to be affected by flood water and the Winamac town park floods.
- 9.00 ftWater approaches the road in Winamac town park.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| 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
36 crests on NOAA’s list since 1981.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 14, 2009 | 15.69 ft |
| 2 | February 20, 1985 | 15.40 ft |
| 3 | February 24, 2018 | 15.16 ft |
| 4 | February 24, 2018 | 15.15 ft |
| 5 | January 11, 2008 | 15.11 ft |
| 6 | June 13, 1981 | 15.00 ft |
| 7 | March 11, 1982 | 15.00 ft |
| 8 | January 7, 1993 | 14.50 ft |
| 9 | January 16, 2005 | 13.63 ft |
| 10 | January 15, 2005 | 13.40 ft |
| 11 | July 22, 1996 | 13.20 ft |
| 12 | June 4, 2013 | 12.74 ft |
| 13 | June 19, 2015 | 12.59 ft |
| 14 | October 4, 1986 | 12.57 ft |
| 15 | April 26, 1999 | 12.50 ft |
| 16 | February 25, 1990 | 12.50 ft |
| 17 | April 30, 2011 | 12.28 ft |
| 18 | April 22, 2013 | 12.21 ft |
| 19 | April 3, 1983 | 12.00 ft |
| 20 | May 15, 2002 | 12.00 ft |
| 21 | February 17, 2005 | 12.00 ft |
| 22 | December 18, 2011 | 11.94 ft |
| 23 | January 31, 1994 | 11.10 ft |
| 24 | October 26, 2001 | 11.10 ft |
| 25 | January 18, 2007 | 11.03 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 24, 2018: 15.16 ft
- February 24, 2018: 15.15 ft
- June 19, 2015: 12.59 ft
- June 16, 2013: 11.03 ft
- June 4, 2013: 12.74 ft
- April 22, 2013: 12.21 ft
- December 18, 2011: 11.94 ft
- April 30, 2011: 12.28 ft
- May 19, 2009: 10.75 ft
- April 9, 2009: 10.05 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.