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SwedenWhite River below Dam at Broad Ripple water level
River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
The White River below Dam at Broad Ripple is at 1.52 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.98 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.
In the last month it has stayed between 1.46 ft and 1.52 ft.
Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 20.59 ftAugust 15, 2026
Floating and fishing near White River below Dam at Broad Ripple
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 6.98 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.59 ft | August 15, 2026 |
| 2 | 16.51 ft | April 20, 2013 |
| 3 | 15.24 ft | March 25, 2007 |
| 4 | 14.62 ft | January 15, 2013 |
| 5 | 14.58 ft | March 2, 2011 |
| 6 | 14.12 ft | May 6, 2017 |
| 7 | 13.47 ft | February 8, 2008 |
| 8 | 13.37 ft | April 7, 2025 |
| 9 | 13.20 ft | June 29, 2015 |
| 10 | 12.99 ft | December 24, 2013 |
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 near StrawtownRiver gauge, White River | 3.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.83 ft | Below flood stage | 14 mi | |
| White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.48 ft | Below flood stage | 9 mi | |
| White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River | 2.49 ft | Below flood stage | 3.1 mi | |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | 1.6 mi | |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.06 ft | Below flood stage | 0.2 mi | |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | 3.8 mi | |
| White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.42 ft | Below flood stage | 7 mi | |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 7.05 ft | Below flood stage | 7 mi | |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 3.05 ft | Normal | +0.23 ft | 10 mi |
| White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | 11 mi | |
| White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 5.03 ft | No reference yet | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek at MillersvilleRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | 3.2 mi | |
| Williams Creek at 96th Street, IndianapolisRiver gauge, Williams Creek | 3.35 ft | Below flood stage | 4.0 mi | |
| Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | 4.6 mi | |
| Pogues Run above Dam at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 5.05 ft | Below flood stage | 5.8 mi | |
| Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 7.08 ft | Below flood stage | 6 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River below Dam at Broad Ripple?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The river is currently 6.98 ft below it.
How high and low has the White River below Dam at Broad Ripple been?
The highest reading on record is 20.59 ft (August 15, 2026).
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 below Dam at Broad Ripple updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT.
What is the water level of White River below Dam at Broad Ripple today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.52 ft. Normal.
Is the level of White River below Dam at Broad Ripple 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 below Dam at Broad Ripple?
The highest level on record is 20.59 ft on August 15, 2026.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03351071(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.87420, -86.14080(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 | 1.52 ft | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: White River below Dam at Broad Ripple (usgs:03351071). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-below-dam-at-broad-ripple
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer