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SwedenWhite River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis water level
River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 809 cfs
- Water temperature
- 70 °F
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
The gauge at White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis reads 1.88 ft, a normal level.
It is 8.12 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.88 ft and 2.18 ft.
Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 70 °F.
Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.90 ftMarch 26, 1913
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 10.00 ft, still 8.12 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 11.50 ft
- Centenary Road in Morgan County south of SR 144 floods between Watson and Kitchen Roads.
- 1.88 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.90 ft | March 26, 1913 |
| 2 | 15.42 ft | September 1, 2003 |
| 3 | 14.47 ft | August 16, 2026 |
| 4 | 13.27 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 5 | 13.22 ft | November 17, 1993 |
| 6 | 12.24 ft | May 13, 2002 |
| 7 | 12.03 ft | May 5, 2017 |
| 8 | 11.98 ft | March 1, 2011 |
| 9 | 11.68 ft | June 15, 1998 |
| 10 | 11.63 ft | January 23, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.83 ft | Below flood stage | 25 mi | |
| White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.48 ft | Below flood stage | 20 mi | |
| White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River | 2.49 ft | Below flood stage | 14 mi | |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | 13 mi | |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.06 ft | Below flood stage | 11 mi | |
| White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 1.52 ft | Below flood stage | 11 mi | |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | 8 mi | |
| White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.42 ft | Below flood stage | 5.1 mi | |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 7.05 ft | Below flood stage | 4.2 mi | |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 3.05 ft | Normal | +0.23 ft | 2.3 mi |
| White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 5.03 ft | No reference yet | 4.0 mi | |
| White River near CentertonRiver gauge, White River | 1.78 ft | Normal | +0.90 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.68 ft | Below flood stage | 1.4 mi | |
| Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.05 ft | Below flood stage | 5.1 mi | |
| Pogues Run at Vermont Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 2.06 ft | Below flood stage | 5.1 mi | |
| Lick Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Lick Creek | 1.47 ft | Below flood stage | 5.2 mi | |
| Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek | 0.03 ft | Below flood stage | 5.3 mi | |
| Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 7.08 ft | Below flood stage | 5.3 mi | |
| Pogues Run above Dam at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 5.05 ft | Below flood stage | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The river is currently 8.12 ft below it.
How high and low has the White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis been?
The highest reading on record is 28.90 ft (March 26, 1913).
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.
How often is White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT.
What is the water level of White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Normal.
Is the level of White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis normal?
Below flood stage. Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis?
The highest level on record is 28.90 ft on March 26, 1913.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03353611(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.71448, -86.20053(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 stage | 1.88 ft | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 809 cfs | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
Water temperature temperature | 70 °F | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis (usgs:03353611). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-at-stout-gen-stn-at-indianapolis
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