Skillet Fork River at Wayne City
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Record crest
- 26.68 ft1961
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 26.68 ftThis flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.
- 15.00 ftMinor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14% |
| Moderate flooding | 13% |
| Major flooding | 9% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
94 crests on NOAA’s list since 1909.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 8, 1961 | 26.68 ft |
| 2 | May 17, 1990 | 25.75 ft |
| 3 | April 6, 2025 | 25.57 ft |
| 4 | April 6, 2025 | 25.44 ft |
| 5 | November 20, 1985 | 24.60 ft |
| 6 | December 29, 2015 | 24.08 ft |
| 7 | May 18, 1995 | 23.71 ft |
| 8 | November 15, 1993 | 23.49 ft |
| 9 | March 20, 2008 | 23.29 ft |
| 10 | April 28, 2011 | 22.88 ft |
| 11 | May 1, 2017 | 22.81 ft |
| 12 | March 12, 2006 | 22.53 ft |
| 13 | December 23, 1967 | 22.45 ft |
| 14 | January 5, 1950 | 22.16 ft |
| 15 | April 29, 1996 | 22.12 ft |
| 16 | December 5, 1957 | 22.03 ft |
| 17 | April 17, 1939 | 21.76 ft |
| 18 | April 1, 1985 | 21.65 ft |
| 19 | December 26, 1982 | 21.57 ft |
| 20 | January 31, 1969 | 21.51 ft |
| 21 | January 7, 2005 | 21.41 ft |
| 22 | March 10, 1964 | 21.34 ft |
| 23 | May 23, 1957 | 21.24 ft |
| 24 | May 12, 1943 | 21.21 ft |
| 25 | March 12, 1935 | 21.20 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 6, 2025: 25.44 ft
- April 6, 2025: 25.57 ft
- March 26, 2023: 17.23 ft
- February 20, 2022: 16.17 ft
- March 19, 2021: 16.30 ft
- January 13, 2020: 20.93 ft
- December 2, 2019: 17.48 ft
- March 31, 2018: 18.58 ft
- May 1, 2017: 22.81 ft
- August 17, 2016: 19.19 ft
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. River forecasts will be discontinued if funding for river gauge is not identified. Contact webmaster at link below if you can help.
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.