PATOKA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
38.40, -87.75


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Patoka River was last observed at 5,009 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 9,935 acre-ft of water today; about 126% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,985 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2017-05-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at 21,990 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Patoka River Near Princeton reporting a streamflow rate of 2,400 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Patoka River At Winslow with a gauge stage of 19 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Patoka River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 458 ft, the Patoka River At Jasper.

The Patoka River flows for approximately 167 miles through southern Indiana, and is a tributary of the Wabash River. The river has a rich history dating back to the prehistoric era, and played a significant role in the region's early settlement and economic development. The Patoka River is fed by several tributaries, including the Little Patoka and Gillies Creek, and features several man-made reservoirs and dams, including the Patoka Lake Reservoir and the Jasper City Dam. These reservoirs provide recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming, as well as agricultural and industrial water supply. The Patoka River is also home to various species of fish, including bass and catfish, making it a popular destination for anglers.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 9,935 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 5,009.0 cfs
-24.0 cfs (-0.48%)
Percent of Normal 125.68%
Maximum 21,990.0 cfs
2017-05-06
Seasonal Avg 3,985 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Patoka River At Jasper
USGS 03375500
739 cfs 11.69 ft 20.55
Patoka River At Winslow
USGS 03376300
1870 cfs 19 ft -7.88
Patoka River Near Princeton
USGS 03376500
2400 cfs 13.88 ft 0.42
History of the River

The Patoka River (Pronounced, PaTohKah) is a 167-mile-long (269 km) tributary of the Wabash River in southwestern Indiana in the United States. It drains a largely rural area of forested bottomland and agricultural lands among the hills north of Evansville.

       

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