Station Name: PATOKA RIVER NEAR CUZCO, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 492 feet

Nearest Address:
4805 N Cuzco Rd S
Cuzco, IN 47527
Dubois County

GPS Coordinates: 38.44199969, -86.7141587

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:07 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

Snow showers and some snow squalls will move through the region today. In snow squalls, heavy snowfall will lead to reduced visibilities and hazardous conditions. Use caution when driving, conditions may change quickly and roads may become slippery. Localized swaths of around 1 inch of snow will be possible.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 11:43AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Bedford and Rivervale. White River at Petersburg and Hazleton ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Flooding continues on lower portions of the Wabash, White, and East Fork White rivers in central and southern Indiana as a result of excessive rainfall. Flooding remains confined on the Wabash to the Mount Carmel area and is expected to continue until next weekend. Flooding on the White River is expected to last as long as March 25 at Hazleton. Flooding on the East Fork White River should conclude by the middle of this week. Negligible precipitation is predicted to fall over the next seven days, allowing the rivers to continue to fall, with only a minor bump from Sunday evening's rainfall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Bedford. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is over most local roads in the flood plain. Agricultural lands flood. Water covers Bedford Boat Club grounds, and the club calls for power to be shut off. Access to higher campground spots at the Bedford Boat Club are blocked by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 20.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 11:43AM EDT until March 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Bedford and Rivervale. White River at Petersburg and Hazleton ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Flooding continues on lower portions of the Wabash, White, and East Fork White rivers in central and southern Indiana as a result of excessive rainfall. Flooding remains confined on the Wabash to the Mount Carmel area and is expected to continue until next weekend. Flooding on the White River is expected to last as long as March 25 at Hazleton. Flooding on the East Fork White River should conclude by the middle of this week. Negligible precipitation is predicted to fall over the next seven days, allowing the rivers to continue to fall, with only a minor bump from Sunday evening's rainfall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A few local county roads begin to flood and are impassable. These include Buddha Road south of the gage and Lawrenceport Road. All local roads across the East Fork White River are threatened by high water, and some are closed. Flooding of agricultural lands in Lawrence County is in progress. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 21.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Monday was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:52 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

Scattered to numerous snow showers will continue this afternoon and evening, with isolated snow showers overnight. Visibilities will be reduced in the snow showers, and slick spots may develop on untreated surfaces with temperatures below freezing. If traveling, be prepared for rapid changes in visibility in short distances as well as slick spots on roads.

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:50 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

Scattered to numerous snow showers will continue the afternoon and evening, with isolated snow showers overnight Visibilities will be reduced in the snow showers, and slick spots may develop on untreated surfaces with temperatures below freezing. If traveling, be prepared for rapid changes in visibility in short distances as well as slick spots on roads.