Clifty Creek near Columbus, IN
Is Clifty Creek near Columbus, IN flooding right now?
Clifty Creek near Columbus, IN measured 4.86 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.86 ft
Streamflow
59 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.17 ft on Sat, Jun 7, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.17 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 21.37 ft | 2021-06-20 |
| 20.54 ft | 2009-08-05 |
| 19.56 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 19.5 ft | 2019-02-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Haw Creek at East Columbus, IN | 2.2 mi | Bartholomew County |
| East Fork White River at Columbus, IN | 2.9 mi | Bartholomew County |
| Flatrock River at Columbus, IN | 4.4 mi | Bartholomew County |
| Haw Creek near Clifford, IN | 5.8 mi | Bartholomew County |
| Haw Creek at Hope, IN | 9.8 mi | Bartholomew 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.