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

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:19PM EDT until March 17 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and East Fork White River, and minor flooding continues on the tail end of the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. The main crest on the White River is located at Petersburg, which will be followed by a secondary, lower crest Thursday or later from the most recent rainfall. The majority of locations on the East Fork River will see either similar secondary crests or minor bumps in the river level. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Shoals. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Beginning April 25, 2011 and continuing through May 8, 2011 three county roads were closed because of East Fork White River flooding in northern Dubois County. Portersville Rd W was closed in two locations...just east of CR 500W and between CR 650W and CR 660W. One other county road was flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 27.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 27.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:19PM EDT until March 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and East Fork White River, and minor flooding continues on the tail end of the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. The main crest on the White River is located at Petersburg, which will be followed by a secondary, lower crest Thursday or later from the most recent rainfall. The majority of locations on the East Fork River will see either similar secondary crests or minor bumps in the river level. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Williams. * WHEN...Until Thursday, March 19. * IMPACTS...At 14.9 feet, On April 24, 2011 extensive flooding in progress with SR 450 between Bedford and Shoals flooded in at least 3 locations. The deepest location was just east of Williams near the RR tressel. The next deepest was at Coxton Rd where backwater from the river extensively flooded Salt Creek. The last location was west of Williams near Dillman Rd where backwater from the river closed the road. To reach Williams one must use Ridge Road. Extensive flooding of many local river roads in Lawrence Co. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday, March 19 and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:19PM EDT until March 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and East Fork White River, and minor flooding continues on the tail end of the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. The main crest on the White River is located at Petersburg, which will be followed by a secondary, lower crest Thursday or later from the most recent rainfall. The majority of locations on the East Fork River will see either similar secondary crests or minor bumps in the river level. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Rivervale. * WHEN...Until Thursday, March 19. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Extensive river flooding in progress. Residential areas near the river begin to flood. The county bridge locally known as the Buddha bypass bridge becomes inaccessible. Several local roads are flooded including Duncan Rd/Tunnelton Rd, Fort Ritner at the underpass and post office, Old Buddha Rd, Tunnelton Rd at the railroad crossing and West Sparksville Bridge Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 30.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, March 18 and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:19PM EDT until March 18 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and East Fork White River, and minor flooding continues on the tail end of the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. The main crest on the White River is located at Petersburg, which will be followed by a secondary, lower crest Thursday or later from the most recent rainfall. The majority of locations on the East Fork River will see either similar secondary crests or minor bumps in the river level. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River near Bedford. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, March 18. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, In Lawrence County, only State Road 37/U.S. Highway 50 is open across the East Fork White River flood plain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, March 18 and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:19PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and East Fork White River, and minor flooding continues on the tail end of the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. The main crest on the White River is located at Petersburg, which will be followed by a secondary, lower crest Thursday or later from the most recent rainfall. The majority of locations on the East Fork River will see either similar secondary crests or minor bumps in the river level. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, A very significant flood is in progress. Emergency flood fighting may be needed. Evacuations would begin from river cabins in Dodge City. Livestock must be moved. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday /8:30 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 24.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday /8:30 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.8 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.