Is the Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River flooding?

Indiana · 2 gauges · Indiana river levels

The Vernon Fork Muscatatuck 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 Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River 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 16 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 Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River at Vernon, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 32.83 ft on 21 January 1959, carrying 56,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.01 ft, 29.8 ft below that record.

Drains 198 sq mi · gauge elevation 585 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River at Vernon, INNo flooding3.01 ft17 ft
Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River near Butlerville, INNo current data
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.