Buck Creek at Acton, IN
Is Buck Creek at Acton, IN flooding right now?
Buck Creek at Acton, IN measured 1.67 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.67 ft
Streamflow
12 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.99 ft on Sun, Jul 20, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.99 ft | 1969-07-20 |
| 14.44 ft | 1993-11-14 |
| 14.01 ft | 2013-12-22 |
| 13.72 ft | 2011-06-20 |
| 13.28 ft | 1990-12-30 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek at New Palestine, IN | 5.5 mi | Hancock County |
| Sugar Creek near Boggstown, IN | 6.5 mi | Shelby County |
| Little Buck Creek near Southport, IN | 6.7 mi | Marion County |
| Lick Creek at Indianapolis, IN | 8.5 mi | Marion County |
| Derbyshire Creek above Mcfarland Rd at Southport, IN | 8.5 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.