East Fork White River at Columbus, IN
Is East Fork White River at Columbus, IN flooding right now?
East Fork White River at Columbus, IN measured -3.42 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-3.42 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.61 ft on Sun, Jun 8, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.61 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 17.9 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 17.09 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 17.05 ft | 2005-01-07 |
| 16.23 ft | 1963-03-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Haw Creek at East Columbus, IN | 0.8 mi | Bartholomew County |
| Flatrock River at Columbus, IN | 2.4 mi | Bartholomew County |
| Clifty Creek near Columbus, IN | 2.9 mi | Bartholomew County |
| Haw Creek near Clifford, IN | 6.0 mi | Bartholomew County |
| Driftwood River near Edinburgh, IN | 10.1 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.