Patoka River River Levels

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

The Patoka River flows for approximately 167 miles through southern Indiana, and is a tributary of the Wabash River.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Patoka River was last observed at 972 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,928 acre-ft of water today; about 29% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,394 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 486 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Patoka River At Winslow with a gauge stage of 10.09 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.

River Details

Last Updated 2026-01-01
Discharge Volume 1,928 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 972.0 cfs
-85.0 cfs (-8.04%)
Percent of Normal 28.64%
Maximum 21,990.0 cfs
2017-05-06
Seasonal Avg 3,394 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Patoka River At Jasper
USGS 03375500
167 cfs 7.16 ft -7.22
Patoka River At Winslow
USGS 03376300
319 cfs 10.09 ft -19.04
Patoka River Near Princeton
USGS 03376500
486 cfs 5.55 ft 0.62
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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.