River stage
Huntington, Little River
- River level
- 2.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.32 ft
- Recent high
- 12.97 ft
- Recent low
- 1.71 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LRHI3
- 30-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Average
- 3.22 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.00 ft
In brief
The Little River at Huntington, IN read 2.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.96 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LRHI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.00 ft | 1950-01-04 |
| 2 | 19.83 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 3 | 19.50 ft | 1985-02-25 |
| 4 | 19.39 ft | 1982-03-14 |
| 5 | 18.98 ft | 1990-12-31 |
| 6 | 18.91 ft | 2008-02-07 |
| 7 | 18.77 ft | 1996-07-17 |
| 8 | 18.43 ft | 1959-02-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Minor agricultural flooding is in progress with minimal damage expected.
- 15.00 ft
Secondary roads are blocked by flood waters and moderate agricultural flooding is in progress.
- 16.00 ft
Moderate flooding is in progress. Secondary roads are blocked by flood waters. People in these areas should move property to higher ground and those nearest the river may have to evacuate their homes.
- 18.00 ft
Extensive flooding is in progress.
- 19.00 ft
At this level, many roads and bridges will be closed and there will be extensive inundation and damage with many evacuations.
- 20.00 ft
Flooding approaches the height of the record flood. There is extensive inundation and damage with many primary roads and bridges closed. Many evacuations can be expected at this level.
- 21.00 ft
At this level, flooding exceeds the record flood. Massive inundation and damage and the closure of primary roads and bridges can be expected. Many evacuations can also be expected.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little River flooding at Huntington?
No. The Little River at Huntington is at 2.04 ft, 9.96 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Huntington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Little River has been at Huntington?
The highest crest on record is 20.0 ft, on 1950-01-04.
Is the Little River high or low right now at Huntington?
At 2.04 ft it is higher than 24% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LRHI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03324000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.