Fall Creek at 16Th Street at Indianapolis, IN
Is Fall Creek at 16Th Street at Indianapolis, IN flooding right now?
Fall Creek at 16Th Street at Indianapolis, IN measured 7.06 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.06 ft
Streamflow
193 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.38 ft on Mon, Dec 31, 1990.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 6.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.38 ft | 1990-12-31 |
| 14.77 ft | 2025-04-07 |
| 13.6 ft | 2018-04-05 |
| 12.98 ft | 2019-04-27 |
| 12.95 ft | 2019-06-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| White River at 16Th Street at Indianapolis, IN | 1.1 mi | Marion County |
| White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis, IN | 1.2 mi | Marion County |
| Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis, IN | 2.3 mi | Marion County |
| Little Eagle Creek at Speedway, IN | 2.7 mi | Marion County |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN | 3.0 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.