River stage
Knox, Yellow River
- River level
- 5.33 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.52 ft
- Recent high
- 8.18 ft
- Recent low
- 4.87 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KNXI3
- 30-day change
- +0.45 ft
- Average
- 5.69 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.30 ft
In brief
The Yellow River at Knox, IN read 5.33 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.67 ft below action stage. That is 0.45 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KNXI3
Water 64 °F (18 °C) · 7 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.30 ft | 1991-01-01 |
| 2 | 13.81 ft | 2018-02-24 |
| 3 | 13.75 ft | 1954-10-15 |
| 4 | 13.38 ft | 1990-10-13 |
| 5 | 13.25 ft | 1982-03-18 |
| 6 | 12.19 ft | 2009-03-12 |
| 7 | 12.16 ft | 2008-02-09 |
| 8 | 12.15 ft | 1985-02-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Agricultural land and Wythogan City Park begin to flood.
- 12.00 ft
Local roads and state highways 8, 17, and 23 begin to flood.
- 14.00 ft
Flooding closes county roads and state routes 8, 17, and 23. Flood water surrounds residences on the north side of Knox.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yellow River flooding at Knox?
No. The Yellow River at Knox is at 5.33 ft, 3.67 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Knox?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
What is the highest the Yellow River has been at Knox?
The highest crest on record is 15.3 ft, on 1991-01-01.
Is the Yellow River high or low right now at Knox?
At 5.33 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Knox, Yellow River?
The water temperature at Knox, Yellow River is 64 °F (17.8 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 7 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.9 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KNXI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05517000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.