Blue River at Fredericksburg, IN
Is Blue River at Fredericksburg, IN flooding right now?
Blue River at Fredericksburg, IN measured 2.72 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.3 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.72 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.2 ft on Wed, Jan 21, 1959.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 24.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.2 ft | 1959-01-21 |
| 29 ft | 1964-03-09 |
| 27.37 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 27.15 ft | 1996-04-29 |
| 25.43 ft | 2004-05-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Run at Marengo, IN | 9.2 mi | Crawford County |
| Patoka River near Hardinsburg, Ind | 10.6 mi | Orange County |
| Indian Creek at Sr 335 near Corydon IN | 11.7 mi | Harrison County |
| West Fork Blue River at Salem, IN | 12.9 mi | Washington County |
| Blue River near White Cloud, IN | 13.9 mi | Harrison 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.