Eel River at Bowling Green, IN
Is Eel River at Bowling Green, IN flooding right now?
Eel River at Bowling Green, IN measured 2.56 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.56 ft
Streamflow
122 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 30 ft on Sun, Aug 1, 1875.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30 ft | 1875-08-01 |
| 24.8 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 23.53 ft | 1950-01-04 |
| 23.48 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 23.39 ft | 1957-06-29 |
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| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek near Manhattan, IN | 8.8 mi | Putnam County |
| Big Walnut Creek near Reelsville, IN | 10.7 mi | Putnam County |
| Mill Creek near Cataract, IN | 14.7 mi | Owen County |
| White River at Spencer, IN | 15.5 mi | Owen County |
| Busseron Creek near Hymera, IN | 19.4 mi | Sullivan 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.