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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the North Fork White River near Tecumseh are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	30
Moderate Flood Stage:	25
Flood Stage:	20
Action Stage:	18
Low Stage (in feet):	1.2

Historic Crests
(1) 41.82 ft on 04/30/2017
(2) 35.00 ft on 08/01/1915
(3) 28.10 ft on 11/19/1985
(4) 26.28 ft on 02/23/1985
(5) 24.59 ft on 11/14/1993
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 7.20 ft on 01/26/2021
(2) 15.01 ft on 03/20/2020
(3) 15.18 ft on 05/01/2019
(4) 9.62 ft on 02/25/2018
(5) 41.82 ft on 04/30/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.00 ft on 09/15/1954
(2) 2.02 ft on 01/12/1945
(3) 2.02 ft on 11/26/1944
(4) 2.06 ft on 09/30/1944
(5) 2.10 ft on 01/10/1956
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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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41.82	record crest reached on the evening of April 30, 2017. Widespread damage occurs along the river and larger bridges near the river are overtopped by several feet.
30	major flooding impacts locations along the river.
25	water level rises to within three feet of the lodge and restaurant at Dawt Mill.
20	minor flooding begins near the gage site. Water impacts a park and boat launch at the gage site. Low spots on CR 318 flood.
8	flooding occurs at the State Highway H Bridge near the forecast point on the North Fork White River. Flooding affects local residences and recreational businesses that rent canoes. This is considered to be a low water bridge.
Photos (1) Norfork Lake near Tecumseh - Courtesy Chad Woodcock

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Tecumseh

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The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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