Tippecanoe River river
Total streamflow across the Tippecanoe River was last observed at 3,815 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 7,568 acre-ft of water today; about 77% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,978 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-02-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at 33,670 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Tippecanoe River Near Delphi reporting a streamflow rate of 1,230 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Tippecanoe River At Buffalo with a gauge stage of 7.64 ft. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Tippecanoe River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 852 ft, the Tippecanoe River At North Webster.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Tippecanoe River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Tippecanoe River
All 6 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tippecanoe River At North Webster
IN
USGS 03330241
|
21 | 3.09 | -8.2 | 79% | 0 | 453 | 852 |
|
Tippecanoe River At Oswego
IN
USGS 03330500
|
80 | 5.67 | -2.9 | 97% | 1 | 824 | 839 |
|
Tippecanoe River Near Ora
IN
USGS 03331500
|
747 | 7.27 | -2.4 | 97% | 99 | 7,980 | 706 |
|
Tippecanoe River At Winamac
IN
USGS 03331753
|
789 | 5.27 | -2.6 | 90% | 151 | 8,080 | 687 |
|
Tippecanoe River At Buffalo
IN
USGS 03332345
|
948 | 7.64 | -1.3 | 85% | 16 | 6,210 | 664 |
|
Tippecanoe River Near Delphi
IN
USGS 03333050
|
1,230 | 2.84 | 1.7 | 83% | 42 | 23,800 | 544 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Tippecanoe River
The Tippecanoe River is a 225-mile-long river that flows through northern Indiana, originating from the wetlands in Tippecanoe Lake. The river has a rich history, playing a significant role in transportation, trade, and the fur trapping industry during the early 19th century. It is also known for its connection to the famous Battle of Tippecanoe, fought between the Shawnee and US forces in 1811. The river flows through several reservoirs, including the Norway, Oakdale, Winona, and Dewart Lake reservoirs, which are used for flood control, water supply, and recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The Tippecanoe River is also critical for agriculture, supplying water for crop irrigation in the surrounding areas. The river is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, providing habitat for various species of fish, birds, and mammals.
Recreation along the Tippecanoe River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Tippecanoe River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Tippecanoe River
Where does the data for the Tippecanoe River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.