Tippecanoe River near Ora
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 5:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 9.30 ftTue, Sep 22, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 15.72 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 19.20 ftEstimated height of bridge steel near the river gage. At this height, the bridge acts as a dam which will back water upstream increasing the flooding behind the bridge.
- 16.00 ftRecord flooding is in progress.
- 15.00 ftNear record flooding is in progress.
- 14.00 ftExtensive flooding of residences and low lying areas begins.
- 13.00 ftFlooding begins to affect streets and homes in Monterey.
- 12.50 ftFlooding begins to affect residences near the river.
- 12.00 ftThe river is at flood stage...significant lowland and rural flooding begins.
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 15, 2026.
Crest history
99 crests on NOAA’s list since 1944.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 13, 2009 | 15.72 ft |
| 2 | January 10, 2008 | 15.63 ft |
| 3 | February 8, 2008 | 15.60 ft |
| 4 | February 23, 2018 | 15.60 ft |
| 5 | August 20, 1990 | 15.22 ft |
| 6 | June 15, 1981 | 15.08 ft |
| 7 | February 25, 1985 | 15.05 ft |
| 8 | December 31, 1990 | 15.00 ft |
| 9 | March 15, 1982 | 14.98 ft |
| 10 | January 15, 2005 | 14.96 ft |
| 11 | January 6, 1993 | 14.91 ft |
| 12 | January 1, 1991 | 14.75 ft |
| 13 | June 3, 2013 | 14.65 ft |
| 14 | January 10, 1998 | 14.61 ft |
| 15 | June 18, 2015 | 14.56 ft |
| 16 | July 20, 1996 | 14.42 ft |
| 17 | April 5, 1950 | 14.40 ft |
| 18 | April 21, 2013 | 14.37 ft |
| 19 | February 24, 2014 | 14.31 ft |
| 20 | March 4, 1979 | 14.27 ft |
| 21 | April 16, 1981 | 14.19 ft |
| 22 | April 30, 2011 | 14.16 ft |
| 23 | April 25, 1999 | 14.08 ft |
| 24 | February 15, 1959 | 14.06 ft |
| 25 | December 17, 2011 | 14.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 29, 2021: 11.95 ft
- January 13, 2020: 12.59 ft
- May 3, 2019: 13.34 ft
- February 23, 2018: 15.60 ft
- July 13, 2017: 12.04 ft
- June 29, 2015: 12.09 ft
- June 18, 2015: 14.56 ft
- February 24, 2014: 14.31 ft
- June 15, 2013: 13.35 ft
- June 3, 2013: 14.65 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.