Tyler Forks River near Mellen
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 14.20 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 11.90 ftWater over State HWY 169. 1.25 miles upstream from TYLW3 location.
- 9.80 ftAt this level ST HWY 169 is likely impacted by flood water.
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 August 28, 2026.
Crest history
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 2012.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 2016 | 14.20 ft |
| 2 | June 16, 2018 | 12.17 ft |
| 3 | April 13, 2023 | 11.54 ft |
| 4 | April 23, 2019 | 11.52 ft |
| 5 | May 1, 2013 | 11.38 ft |
| 6 | May 18, 2017 | 10.40 ft |
| 7 | April 22, 2014 | 9.09 ft |
| 8 | June 21, 2012 | 8.91 ft |
| 9 | April 24, 2022 | 8.86 ft |
| 10 | April 3, 2020 | 8.80 ft |
| 11 | March 25, 2021 | 7.69 ft |
| 12 | March 17, 2015 | 6.61 ft |
| 13 | April 10, 2024 | 6.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 10, 2024: 6.30 ft
- April 13, 2023: 11.54 ft
- April 24, 2022: 8.86 ft
- March 25, 2021: 7.69 ft
- April 3, 2020: 8.80 ft
- April 23, 2019: 11.52 ft
- June 16, 2018: 12.17 ft
- May 18, 2017: 10.40 ft
- July 12, 2016: 14.20 ft
- March 17, 2015: 6.61 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. 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. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
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.