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SwedenPogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis water level
River gauge, Pogues Run, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Pogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis, where the gauge shows 4.16 ft.
It is 15.34 ft below the flood stage of 19.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.15 ft – 5.48 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.78 ftJune 20, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 19.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 32.50 ft
- Estimated top of Pogues Run Dam. Dam failure possible. Devastating flooding possible along Pogues Run in the vicinity of East 21st Street and south on the eastside of Indianapolis.
- 28.50 ft
- Water approaching the concrete portion of the Pogues Run Dam. Major flooding of Pogues Run in the vicinity of East 21st Street and south is possible on the east side of Indianapolis.
- 25.50 ft
- Water near the top of concrete slot in Pogues Run Dam Spillway. Extensive flooding likely along Pogues Run in the vicinity of East 21st Street on the east side of Indianapolis.
- 19.00 ft
- Dam containing runoff of water into Pogues Run is completely full. Waterfall into dam is completely submerged. Water beginning to flow through concrete slot in the spillway.
- 15.00 ft
- Boat indicator in Pogues Run Dam at I-70 on the east side of Indianapolis is mostly submerged.
- 6.50 ft
- Water completely covers the low outflow of Pogues Run Dam at this level.
- 4.16 ft
- Right now
- 3.00 ft
- Impounded water begins to flow out of Pogues Run Dam.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.78 ft | June 20, 2011 |
| 2 | 14.70 ft | May 5, 2017 |
| 3 | 14.14 ft | April 3, 2018 |
| 4 | 13.96 ft | July 12, 2015 |
| 5 | 13.75 ft | February 28, 2011 |
| 6 | 13.35 ft | March 5, 2011 |
| 7 | 12.48 ft | July 7, 2015 |
| 8 | 12.02 ft | August 27, 2016 |
| 9 | 11.94 ft | June 22, 2010 |
| 10 | 11.71 ft | January 13, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Pogues Run
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogues Run at Vermont Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 1.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 2.8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Run at Arlington Av at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pleasant Run | 2.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Fall Creek at MillersvilleRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 6.70 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 4.2 mi |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 5.1 mi |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River | 3.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 5.2 mi |
| White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 5.3 mi |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 2.76 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 5.6 mi |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 5.6 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Pogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis?
The official flood stage is 19.50 ft. The level is currently 15.34 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Pogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis?
The highest level on record is 19.78 ft on June 20, 2011.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03352972(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.79726, -86.09885(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.16 ft | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pogues Run above Dam at Indianapolis (usgs:03352972). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/pogues-run-above-dam-at-indianapolis
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