River stage
Plymouth, Yellow River
- River level
- 5.15 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.60 ft
- Recent high
- 12.11 ft
- Recent low
- 4.56 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PYMI3
- 30-day change
- +0.59 ft
- Average
- 5.78 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.73 ft
In brief
The Yellow River at Plymouth, IN read 5.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.85 ft below action stage. That is 0.59 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PYMI3
Water 65 °F (18 °C) · 8 °F warmer than normal for this date · +2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.73 ft | 2018-02-22 |
| 2 | 17.13 ft | 1954-10-12 |
| 3 | 16.37 ft | 1982-03-16 |
| 4 | 15.68 ft | 1985-02-26 |
| 5 | 15.30 ft | 1991-01-01 |
| 6 | 15.12 ft | 2008-01-10 |
| 7 | 15.01 ft | 1978-03-24 |
| 8 | 14.72 ft | 2009-03-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
The right bank of the Yellow River overflows with some city streets...low lying county roads and back yards along Laporte Street in Plymouth flooding. Low lying agricultural areas flood as well.
- 13.50 ft
Some residential and commercial properties near the Jefferson Street Bridge begin to flood.
- 14.00 ft
A small trailer park near the Jefferson Street bridge begins to flood.
- 14.50 ft
The parking lot on Laporte Street begins to flood.
- 15.00 ft
Flooding begins of commercial property along Laporte and Garro Streets.
- 16.00 ft
Residential areas and high school property flood. Water from 1 to 3 feet deep affects southern and eastern sections of the city.
- 17.00 ft
There are extensive flooding problems throughout Plymouth.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yellow River flooding at Plymouth?
No. The Yellow River at Plymouth is at 5.15 ft, 5.85 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Plymouth?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Yellow River has been at Plymouth?
The highest crest on record is 17.73 ft, on 2018-02-22.
Is the Yellow River high or low right now at Plymouth?
At 5.15 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Plymouth, Yellow River?
The water temperature at Plymouth, Yellow River is 65 °F (18.1 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 8 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 2.4 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PYMI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05516500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.