86°47'W 86°45'W

40°39'N

40°37'N

40°39'

40°37'

86°47' 86°45'

NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM 1988 (NAVD 88)

0 0.5 1 2 MILES

0 0.5 1 2 KILOMETERS

SPRINGBORO ROAD

WEST 725 NORTH

39

39

18

18

OAKDALE DAM

03333050

03332605

River

Tippecanoe

Creek

Lake Freeman

Big

Wallys 

Woods 

Lake

Projection: Transverse Mercator

Horizontal coordinate information is referenced to the 

North American Datum of 1983

Orthophotography from Indiana Spatial Data Portal, 

National Agriculture Imagery 

Program 2010, available at http://gis.iu.edu/

EXPLANATION

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USGS streamgage and number

Limit of study area

State route marker

Flood-inundation area

Flow arrow—Indicates direction

of water flow

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INDIANA

Study area

Flood-Inundation Map for the Tippecanoe River near Delphi, Indiana, 

Corresponding to a Stage of 17.00 Feet and an Elevation of 551.66 Feet (NAVD88)

at the U.S. Geological Survey Streamgage 03333050 on the Tippecanoe River 

By

Chad D. Menke, Aubrey R. Bunch, and Moon H. Kim 

2013

U.S. Department of the Interior

U.S. Geological Survey

Suggested citation:

Menke C.D., Bunch, A.R. and Kim, M.H., 2013, Flood-inundation maps 

for the Tippecanoe River near Delphi, Indiana: U.S. Geological Survey 

Scientific Investigations Map 3243, 13 sheets, 9-p. pamphlet, 

http://pubs.usgs.gov/sim/3243/.

Scientific Investigations Map 3243

Sheet 12 of 13

Pamphlet accompanies map

Publishing support provided by: Columbus Publishing Service Center

Manuscript approved for publication January 9, 2013.

For more information concerning this publication, contact:

Director, Indiana Water Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey

5957 Lakeside Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46278

(317) 290–3333

Or visit the Indiana Water Science Center Web site at:

http://in.water.usgs.gov/ 

This report is available at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/sim/3243/. 

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Prepared in cooperation with the

Indiana Department of Transportation

UNCERTAINTIES AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF FLOOD-INUNDATION MAPS

Although the flood-inundation maps represent the boundaries of inundated areas with a distinct line, some uncertainty is associated with these maps. The flood boundaries shown were estimated based on water stages (water-surface elevations) and streamflows at selected USGS streamgages. Water-surface 

elevations along the stream reaches were estimated by steady-state hydraulic modeling, assuming unobstructed flow, and using streamflows and hydrologic conditions anticipated at the USGS streamgage(s). The hydraulic model reflects the land-cover characteristics and any bridge, dam, levee, or other hydraulic 

structures existing as of December 2011. Unique meteorological factors (timing and distribution of precipitation) may cause actual streamflows along the modeled reach to vary from those assumed during a flood, which may lead to deviations in the water-surface elevations and inundation boundaries shown. 

Additional areas may be flooded due to unanticipated conditions such as: changes in the streambed elevation or roughness, backwater into major tributaries along a main stem river, or backwater from localized debris or ice jams. The accuracy of the floodwater extent portrayed on these maps will vary with the 

accuracy of the digital elevation model used to simulate the land surface. Additional uncertainties and limitations pertinent to this study are described in the document accompanying this set of flood inundation map plates.

If this series of flood-inundation maps will be used in conjunction with National Weather Service (NWS) river forecasts, the user should be aware of additional uncertainties that may be inherent or factored into NWS forecast procedures. The NWS uses forecast models to estimate the quantity and timing of water 

flowing through selected stream reaches in the United States. These forecast models (1) estimate the amount of runoff generated by precipitation and snowmelt, (2) simulate the movement of floodwater as it proceeds downstream, and (3) predict the flow and stage (water-surface elevation) for the stream at a given 

location (AHPS forecast point) throughout the forecast period (every 6 hours and 3 to 5 days out in many locations). For more information on AHPS forecasts, please see: http://water.weather.gov/ahps/pcpn_and_river_forecasting.pdf.

DISCLAIMER

Inundated areas shown should not be used for navigation, regulatory, permitting, or other legal 

purposes. The USGS provides these maps “as-is” for a quick reference, emergency planning tool 

but assumes no legal liability or responsibility resulting from the use of this information.