Is the Fall Creek flooding?

Indiana · 4 gauges · Indiana river levels

The Fall Creek is tracked by 4 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 Fall Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 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.

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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 Fall Creek at Millersville, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.30 ft on 26 March 1913, carrying 22,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.48 ft, 13.8 ft below that record.

Drains 298 sq mi · gauge elevation 722 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Fall Creek near Fortville, INNo flooding2.02 ft8 ft
Fall Creek at Millersville, INNo flooding2.48 ft10 ft
Fall Creek at 16Th Street at Indianapolis, INNo flooding7.06 ft12 ft
Fall Creek at 79Th St at Indianapolis, INNo flood stage defined5.46 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.