Big Raccoon Creek near Fincastle, IN
Is Big Raccoon Creek near Fincastle, IN flooding right now?
Big Raccoon Creek near Fincastle, IN measured 1.88 ft on 2026-09-22 19:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.88 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.1 ft on Fri, Jun 28, 1957.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.1 ft | 1957-06-28 |
| 17.24 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 16.45 ft | 2011-02-28 |
| 16.1 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 16.08 ft | 2008-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Raccoon Creek at Ferndale, IN | 9.4 mi | Parke County |
| Big Walnut Creek near Roachdale, IN | 10.6 mi | Putnam County |
| Plum Creek near Bainbridge, IN | 12.4 mi | Putnam County |
| Sugar Creek at Crawfordsville, IN | 16.6 mi | Montgomery County |
| Big Walnut Creek near Reelsville, IN | 19.1 mi | Putnam 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.