Salamonie River near Warren
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 6:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 16.94 ft1963
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 17.20 ftFlood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 17.00 ftMajor flooding is in progress with extensive inundation and damage. Many primary roads and bridges are closed. Evacuations from flood prone areas are necessary.
- 15.00 ftModerate flooding can be expected. Secondary roads are blocked and the transfer of property to higher ground is necessary.
- 12.00 ftThe river reaches flood stage with minor flooding of low agricultural land and roads nearest the river. Belleville Road and East Flowing Well Road northwest of Warren become impassable and isolated nearby residences.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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
90 crests on NOAA’s list since 1957.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 6, 1963 | 16.94 ft |
| 2 | August 5, 1998 | 16.82 ft |
| 3 | March 18, 1978 | 16.21 ft |
| 4 | December 30, 1990 | 16.21 ft |
| 5 | June 11, 1958 | 16.13 ft |
| 6 | January 23, 1999 | 15.49 ft |
| 7 | February 24, 1985 | 15.35 ft |
| 8 | January 12, 2005 | 15.16 ft |
| 9 | January 13, 2013 | 14.99 ft |
| 10 | March 13, 1982 | 14.96 ft |
| 11 | July 8, 2003 | 14.96 ft |
| 12 | February 6, 2008 | 14.86 ft |
| 13 | July 9, 2003 | 14.74 ft |
| 14 | June 16, 2015 | 14.67 ft |
| 15 | May 26, 1989 | 14.60 ft |
| 16 | April 19, 2013 | 14.55 ft |
| 17 | February 17, 1976 | 14.54 ft |
| 18 | March 4, 1979 | 14.51 ft |
| 19 | June 28, 2015 | 14.51 ft |
| 20 | February 27, 1997 | 14.50 ft |
| 21 | May 27, 2019 | 14.40 ft |
| 22 | April 11, 2013 | 14.22 ft |
| 23 | January 21, 1974 | 14.20 ft |
| 24 | April 21, 1964 | 14.18 ft |
| 25 | January 28, 1994 | 14.16 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 10, 2021: 13.02 ft
- January 12, 2020: 13.38 ft
- May 27, 2019: 14.40 ft
- April 4, 2018: 11.78 ft
- May 5, 2017: 13.92 ft
- December 29, 2015: 13.64 ft
- June 28, 2015: 14.51 ft
- June 16, 2015: 14.67 ft
- June 14, 2015: 12.48 ft
- August 23, 2014: 13.54 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamSalamonie River at Portland
- DownstreamNorthern Indiana Lakes at Salamonie Lake Dam
- Northern Indiana Lakes at J.E. Roush Lake Dam Near Huntington (IN)
- Wabash River at Huntington
- Little River at Huntington
- Wabash River at Andrews
- Salamonie River at Dora
- Mississinewa River at Marion
- Wabash River at Bluffton
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.