Rivers in Indiana
Yellow River at Knox
Below flood stage
5.47ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 2:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 15.30 ft1991
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftFlooding closes county roads and state routes 8, 17, and 23. Flood water surrounds residences on the north side of Knox.
- 12.00 ftLocal roads and state highways 8, 17, and 23 begin to flood.
- 10.00 ftAgricultural land and Wythogan City Park begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| 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 25, 2026.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1, 1991 | 15.30 ft |
| 2 | February 24, 2018 | 13.81 ft |
| 3 | October 15, 1954 | 13.75 ft |
| 4 | October 13, 1990 | 13.38 ft |
| 5 | March 18, 1982 | 13.25 ft |
| 6 | March 12, 2009 | 12.19 ft |
| 7 | February 9, 2008 | 12.16 ft |
| 8 | February 28, 1985 | 12.15 ft |
| 9 | March 26, 1978 | 11.48 ft |
| 10 | January 16, 2005 | 11.44 ft |
| 11 | January 8, 1993 | 11.16 ft |
| 12 | July 22, 1996 | 11.03 ft |
| 13 | February 12, 2001 | 10.66 ft |
| 14 | June 15, 1981 | 10.53 ft |
| 15 | February 25, 1997 | 10.46 ft |
| 16 | April 7, 1950 | 10.42 ft |
| 17 | March 8, 1979 | 10.33 ft |
| 18 | January 9, 1998 | 10.22 ft |
| 19 | May 15, 2002 | 10.20 ft |
| 20 | April 26, 1999 | 10.08 ft |
| 21 | April 22, 2013 | 10.05 ft |
| 22 | February 5, 1968 | 10.03 ft |
| 23 | May 3, 2019 | 9.73 ft |
| 24 | May 1, 2011 | 9.68 ft |
| 25 | June 17, 2004 | 8.91 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 15, 2020: 8.17 ft
- May 3, 2019: 9.73 ft
- February 24, 2018: 13.81 ft
- January 1, 2016: 7.82 ft
- June 19, 2015: 8.68 ft
- April 6, 2014: 8.07 ft
- April 22, 2013: 10.05 ft
- December 18, 2011: 8.77 ft
- May 1, 2011: 9.68 ft
- May 25, 2010: 8.05 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central 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.
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.