SALAMONIE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 6, 2025
40.81, -85.68


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Salamonie River was last observed at 184 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 365 acre-ft of water today; about 33% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 563 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-04-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 11,430 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Salamonie River Near Warren reporting a streamflow rate of 101 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Salamonie River, with a gauge stage of 6.8 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Salamonie River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 896 ft, the Salamonie River At Portland.

The Salamonie River is a tributary of the Wabash River, flowing through northeastern Indiana. It is approximately 85 miles long, beginning in Wells County and flowing through Huntington and Wabash counties before joining the Wabash River near Huntington. The river's name is derived from the Miami Indian word for "yellow paint," due to the yellow ochre found along its banks.

The river features several reservoirs and dams, including the Salamonie Lake and the Roush Lake. These reservoirs were constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, recreation, and water supply purposes.

Recreational activities along the Salamonie River include fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, with the area being home to several state parks and wildlife areas. The river also plays a vital role in agriculture, providing irrigation and drainage for the surrounding farmland.

Last Updated 2025-02-06
Discharge Volume 365 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 184.0 cfs
-35.5 cfs (-16.17%)
Percent of Normal 32.67%
Maximum 11,430.0 cfs
2019-04-27
Seasonal Avg 563 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Salamonie River At Portland
USGS 03324200
83 cfs 2.48 ft 13.38
Salamonie River Near Warren
USGS 03324300
101 cfs 6.8 ft 32.64
History of the River

The Salamonie River is a tributary of the Wabash River, in eastern Indiana in the United States. The river is 84.4 miles (135.8 km) long. It is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, via the Wabash and Ohio rivers. The USS Salamonie was named for the river.
The Salamonie River originates near Salamonia in southeastern Jay County and flows generally northwestwardly through Blackford, Wells, Huntington and Wabash counties, past the communities of Portland, Pennville, Montpelier, Warren and Mount Etna. It joins the Wabash River from the south in Wabash County, opposite Lagro.In Wabash County, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam, completed for the purpose of flood control in 1966, causes the river to form Salamonie Lake.
The United States Board on Geographic Names settled on "Salamonie River" as the stream's name in 1917. According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as "Salamanie River", "Salamonia River", and "Salamanic River."The name Salamonie is derived from the Miami Indian word osahmonee which means "yellow paint". The Indians would make yellow paint from the bloodroot plant that grew along the river banks.

       

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