Mississinewa River Flow Today
As of October 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Mississinewa River is flowing at 115 cfs at Marion, IN — 144% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Mississinewa River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Marion, the Mississinewa River is running 115 cfs — 144% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 144% of normal).
How the Mississinewa River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Marion794 ft 115 cfs144%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Mississinewa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (144%).
Mississinewa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mississinewa River Near Ridgeville IN
Last reported Nov 16 · USGS 03325500 |
38 cfs | · | · | 5.43 ft | · | 972 ft |
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Mississinewa River At Marion IN
Oct 11, 3:45 AM · USGS 03326500 |
115 cfs | 144% | -6% | 1.21 ft | 10.8 ft below | 794 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Mississinewa River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Mississinewa River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
Mississinewa River
The Mississinewa River is a tributary of the Wabash River, and it is located in northeastern Indiana. The river spans approximately 90 miles and has a drainage area of over 2,000 square miles. The Mississinewa River has a rich history that dates back to the Native American populations that lived in the area before European settlement. The river was an important resource for transportation and trade for these communities. Today, the river serves a variety of functions, including agricultural irrigation and recreation. The river also has several reservoirs and dams, including the Mississinewa Reservoir, which was created by the construction of the Mississinewa Dam in 1967. The reservoir provides flood control and recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, and camping.
About the Mississinewa River
How is the Mississinewa River flowing right now?
As of October 11, 2026, the Mississinewa River is flowing at 115 cfs at Marion, IN, about 144% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mississinewa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mississinewa River is at 144% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Mississinewa River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Marion (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.