Is the Lick Creek flooding?

Indiana · 2 gauges · Indiana river levels

The Lick 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 Lick Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 2 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 Lick Creek at Indianapolis, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.35 ft on 20 June 2011, carrying 2,710 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1971 (55 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.33 ft, 9.0 ft below that record.

Drains 16 sq mi · gauge elevation 740 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Lick Creek at Indianapolis, IN	No flooding	1.33 ft	7 ft	18 min ago
Lick Creek at Paoli, IN	No flood stage defined	2.92 ft	—	63 min ago

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.