Whitewater River at Brookville, IN
Is Whitewater River at Brookville, IN flooding right now?
Whitewater River at Brookville, IN measured 4.89 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 15.1 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.89 ft
Streamflow
2,210 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 39 ft on Tue, Mar 25, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 24.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39 ft | 1913-03-25 |
| 27.78 ft | 1959-01-21 |
| 24.91 ft | 1963-03-05 |
| 23.55 ft | 1968-05-24 |
| 21.86 ft | 1996-04-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Whitewater River at Brookville, IN | 1.9 mi | Franklin County |
| Whitewater River near Alpine, IN | 13.8 mi | Fayette County |
| Little Williams Creek at Connersville, Ind | 18.0 mi | Fayette County |
| Indian Creek at Millville OH | 19.1 mi | Butler County |
| Great Miami River at Miamitown OH | 21.2 mi | Hamilton 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.