Tippecanoe River below Oakdale Dam

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 7:49 AM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 22 - Approximate low steel elevation of CR 725 N. Near record to record flooding in progress.
  • 19 - Major flooding in progress. Extensive flooding of Jefferson Township Conservation Club grounds and residential areas along CR 1200 W and 1225 W south of CR 725 N, Horseshoe Bend, Tecumseh Bend and Tippecanoe Ranch Estates.
  • 16 - Flooding of residential property in the Oakdale area near the dam and Horseshoe Bend area. Flooding also likely in Tecumseh Bend area and Tippecanoe Ranch Estates.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 40.6534, -86.7567
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Carroll
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03332605

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 19.41 ft on 02-21-2018
2. 11.56 ft on 11-19-2017 (P)
3. 10.24 ft on 07-12-2017 (P)
4. 12.64 ft on 05-21-2017 (P)
5. 13.00 ft on 04-06-2017 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 21.75 ft on 01-08-2008
2. 19.41 ft on 02-21-2018
3. 19.00 ft on 02-06-2008
4. 18.72 ft on 03-11-2009
5. 17.67 ft on 06-16-2015

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 578.81 ft
moderate Flooding 575.81 ft
minor Flooding 573.81 ft
action 569.81 ft
Latest Value 564.04 ft
Gauge Zero 559.81 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 6

View north from CR 725N of nearly 11 feet

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Indianapolis, IN 46241
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