Is the Whitewater River flooding?

Indiana · 4 gauges · Indiana river levels

The Whitewater River 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 Whitewater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.

data refreshed 3 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 Whitewater River at Brookville, IN. The highest level ever recorded there was 39.00 ft on 25 March 1913. Peak records there go back to 1913 (108 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.89 ft, 34.1 ft below that record.

Drains 1,224 sq mi · gauge elevation 595 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Whitewater River near Alpine, INNo flooding6.79 ft14 ft
Whitewater River at Brookville, INNo flooding4.89 ft20 ft
Whitewater River near Hagerstown, INNo current data
Whitewater River near Economy, INNo flood stage defined3.21 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.