Is the Big Walnut Creek flooding?

Indiana · 2 gauges · Indiana river levels

The Big Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Walnut Creek near Reelsville, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.63 ft on 28 June 1957, carrying 30,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1950 (53 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.27 ft, 17.4 ft below that record.

Drains 326 sq mi · gauge elevation 588 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Big Walnut Creek near Roachdale, INNo flooding4.94 ft12 ft
Big Walnut Creek near Reelsville, INNo flooding1.27 ft12 ft
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.