River stage
North Manchester, Eel River
- River level
- 2.91 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.36 ft
- Recent high
- 8.26 ft
- Recent low
- 2.63 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NMCI3
- 30-day change
- +0.27 ft
- Average
- 3.32 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.50 ft
In brief
The Eel River at North Manchester, IN read 2.91 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.09 ft below action stage. That is 0.27 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NMCI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.50 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 2 | 17.20 ft | 1983-02-01 |
| 3 | 16.81 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 4 | 16.46 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 5 | 16.21 ft | 2009-03-11 |
| 6 | 16.09 ft | 2008-02-06 |
| 7 | 16.00 ft | 1936-02-27 |
| 8 | 15.76 ft | 1985-02-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
The river is at bankfull. Overflow of agricultural fields begins.
- 11.00 ft
The river is at flood stage, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
- 13.00 ft
Flood waters approach businesses and homes on South Mill Street.
- 15.50 ft
Significant flood problems in southwest Whitley and northeast Wabash Counties along the Eel River.
- 16.00 ft
Flood waters approach Thrift Shop on South Mill Street.
- 17.00 ft
Near record flood. South Mill Street and Riverside Road flooded.
- 18.00 ft
A record flood is in progress. Extensive flooding in progress along South Mill Street and Riverside Road, south of the business district. Flood waters spillin to the North Manchester Street Department parking lot on Wabash Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eel River flooding at North Manchester?
No. The Eel River at North Manchester is at 2.91 ft, 6.09 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at North Manchester?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Eel River has been at North Manchester?
The highest crest on record is 17.5 ft, on 1913-03-27.
Is the Eel River high or low right now at North Manchester?
At 2.91 ft it is higher than 42% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NMCI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03328000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.