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 |
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 |
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.