Whitewater River near Alpine, IN
Is Whitewater River near Alpine, IN flooding right now?
Whitewater River near Alpine, IN measured 6.79 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.79 ft
Streamflow
1,640 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.8 ft on Sun, Apr 6, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 12.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.8 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 16.75 ft | 1990-02-16 |
| 16.61 ft | 1937-01-14 |
| 16.47 ft | 1963-03-05 |
| 15.81 ft | 1968-05-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Williams Creek at Connersville, Ind | 4.5 mi | Fayette County |
| East Fork Whitewater River at Brookville, IN | 12.6 mi | Franklin County |
| Whitewater River at Brookville, IN | 13.8 mi | Franklin County |
| East Fork Whitewater River at Abington, IN | 15.1 mi | Wayne County |
| Flatrock River near Raleigh, IN | 15.4 mi | Rush 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.