Big Blue River at Shelbyville, IN
Is Big Blue River at Shelbyville, IN flooding right now?
Big Blue River at Shelbyville, IN measured 5.10 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.10 ft
Streamflow
248 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.2 ft on Fri, Mar 28, 1913.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.2 ft | 1913-03-28 |
| 19.98 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 18.43 ft | 2005-01-06 |
| 18.41 ft | 1993-11-15 |
| 18.3 ft | 1937-01-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River at Shelbyville, IN | 0.8 mi | Shelby County |
| Brandywine Creek near Fairland, IN | 4.3 mi | Shelby County |
| Sugar Creek near Boggstown, IN | 8.9 mi | Shelby County |
| Flatrock River at St. Paul, IN | 10.8 mi | Shelby County |
| Buck Creek at Acton, IN | 13.0 mi | Marion County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.