Lick Creek at Indianapolis, IN
Is Lick Creek at Indianapolis, IN flooding right now?
Lick Creek at Indianapolis, IN measured 1.33 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.33 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 14.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.35 ft on Mon, Jun 20, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 14.5 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.35 ft | 2011-06-20 |
| 9.84 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 9.61 ft | 1978-06-25 |
| 9.38 ft | 1993-11-14 |
| 9.07 ft | 1992-07-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Creek at Indianapolis, Ind | 1.8 mi | Marion County |
| Derbyshire Creek above Mcfarland Rd at Southport, IN | 2.3 mi | Marion County |
| Derbyshire Creek at Southport, IN | 2.6 mi | Marion County |
| Little Buck Creek near Southport, IN | 2.7 mi | Marion County |
| Little Buck Creek at Southport, IN | 3.3 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.