Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Mississinewa River At Marion
reporting a streamflow rate of 40.1 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Mississinewa River Near Ridgeville
with a gauge stage of 5.43 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Mississinewa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 972 ft, the
Mississinewa River Near Ridgeville.
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.
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Mississinewa River Near Ridgeville
USGS 03325500 |
38 cfs | 5.43 ft | ||||||
Mississinewa River At Marion
USGS 03326500 |
40 cfs | 1.13 ft | 17.94 |
The Mississinewa River is a tributary of the Wabash River in eastern Indiana and a small portion of western Ohio in the United States. It is 120 miles (190 km) long and is the third largest tributary behind the White and Little Wabash Rivers, only slightly larger than the Embaras and Vermilion Rivers. Via the Wabash and Ohio rivers, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.
During the War of 1812, the river was the site of the Battle of the Mississinewa, which pitted United States forces against the Miami Indians. Two oilers of the U.S. Navy have been named USS Mississinewa after the river. The word Mississinewa is partly derived from the Miami Indian word nimacihsinwi which means “It lies on a slope”.