River stage
Eel River (IN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Eel River (IN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Eel River levels, gauge by gauge
The Eel River is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Logansport | 3.24 ft | normal, falling |
| North Manchester | 2.91 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Eel River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Logansport, IN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Eel River (CA) different river, same name
- Little River (IN) 1 gauge
- Wildcat Creek (IN) 4 gauges
- Yellow River (IN) 4 gauges
- Cedar Creek (IN) 2 gauges
- Deer Creek (IL, IN) 2 gauges
- Wabash River 17 gauges
- Fall Creek (IN) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eel River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Eel River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Eel River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Logansport is at 3.24 ft; North Manchester is at 2.91 ft.
Where is the Eel River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Eel River in Indiana.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.