Is the Big Blue River flooding?
The Big Blue River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Indiana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Big Blue River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Indiana river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Blue River at Shelbyville, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.20 ft in March 1913. Peak records there go back to 1913 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.10 ft, 15.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at Carthage, IN | No flooding | 0.90 ft | 7 ft | |
| Big Blue River at Shelbyville, IN | No flooding | 5.10 ft | 13 ft |