Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis water level

Name: Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pogues Run, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.31ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 0.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis reads 1.31 ft, a normal level.

It is 7.69 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.30 ft and 2.22 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: 8.51 ftJuly 20, 2015

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 7.69 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.50 ft: Major flooding along Pogues Run in the Cottage Home Neighborhood begins to spread to downtown Indianapolis at this level and higher. Pogues Run goes underground just north of New York Street and the carrying capacity of the tunnel is reached or soon will be reached. Serious, widespread flooding will occur in downtown Indianapolis as flood levels rise.
11.00 ft: Major flooding is occurring in the Vermont Street area near downtown Indianapolis. Some city streets are flooded by 1 to 2 feet of water. Residential and business areas flood in the Cottage Home Neighborhood.
10.00 ft: Significant flooding in progress along Pogues Run in the Vermont Street area near downtown Indianapolis. City streets are impassable and some residential and business areas may flood in the Cottage Home Neighborhood.
9.00 ft: Pogues Run is beginning to flood in the Vermont Street area near downstown Indianapolis. Flooding of city streets is likely occurring.
8.00 ft: Pogues Run is approaching bankfull level in the Vermont Street area near downtown Indianapolis.
1.31 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.51 ft	July 20, 2015
2	8.22 ft	August 26, 2016
3	6.37 ft	July 7, 2015
4	6.31 ft	June 20, 2011
5	5.95 ft	June 15, 2016
6	5.78 ft	August 4, 2009
7	5.75 ft	April 3, 2018
8	5.53 ft	June 22, 2010
9	5.48 ft	July 11, 2017
10	5.25 ft	December 21, 2013

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 72° 42° – Wind 4 mph

21 Wed 72° 41° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 70° 43° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 71° 53° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 71° 52° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 74° 54° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 72° 57° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:02 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Pogues Run

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pogues Run above Dam at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run	4.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	2.8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek	6.66 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	2.3 mi
White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	6.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	2.7 mi
White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	2.74 ft	Low	−0.06 ft	2.9 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	6.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	3.3 mi
Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	1.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	4.0 mi
Pleasant Run at Arlington Av at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pleasant Run	2.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.0 mi
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River	3.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	4.7 mi
Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek	−0.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	4.8 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.69 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 at Vermont Street at Indianapolis today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.80 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pogues Run at Vermont Street 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 at Vermont Street at Indianapolis?

The highest level on record is 8.51 ft on July 20, 2015.

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:03352988 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.77226, -86.13941 (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	1.31 ft	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional
Flow	0.7 cfs	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis (usgs:03352988). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/pogues-run-at-vermont-street-at-indianapolis

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