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SwedenClifty Creek at Hartsville water level
River gauge, Clifty Creek, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 10.9 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Clifty Creek at Hartsville reads 0.71 ft, a normal level.
It is 8.29 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 0.70 ft and 0.75 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
- 25.10 ftMarch 25, 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 9.00 ft, still 8.29 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
- Catastrophic flooding along Clifty Creek. A flood 7 feet higher than June 2008... appproaching levels seen in March 1913. Residential and commerical flooding in Hartsville, Newbern and the outskirts of Columbus. Most if not all roads flooded.
- 18.00 ft
- Serious flooding in progress along Clifty Creek. Flooding similar to June 2008. All local roads along Clifty Creek flood. Residential flooding likely in Newbern and the outskirts of Columbus. Commerical flooding also possible in the outskirts of Columbus.
- 17.00 ft
- Approaching major flooding along Clifty Creek. Highest level since June 2008. Most local roads along Clifty Creek are flooded. Residential flooding possible in the Newbern area and the outskirts of Columbus. Only two floods in history note above this level...June 2008 and March 1913.
- 13.00 ft
- Significant flooding in progress along Clifty Creek. Flooding likely closes portions of CR 1150E, CR 225N and possibly Sanland Road. Some residential property may begin to flood.
- 11.00 ft
- Low portions of Clifty Creek immediately north of Hartsville and in the Newbern area flood.
- 9.00 ft
- Flooding begins in low spot along Clifty Creek.
- 0.71 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.10 ft | March 25, 1913 |
| 2 | 17.85 ft | June 7, 2008 |
| 3 | 14.29 ft | January 21, 1959 |
| 4 | 12.98 ft | June 19, 2021 |
| 5 | 11.84 ft | April 3, 2018 |
| 6 | 11.73 ft | April 5, 2025 |
| 7 | 11.69 ft | February 8, 2019 |
| 8 | 11.30 ft | August 5, 2009 |
| 9 | 11.07 ft | August 13, 2026 |
| 10 | 10.70 ft | March 20, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.78 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Clifty Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifty Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Clifty Creek | 4.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haw Creek at HopeRiver gauge, Haw Creek | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.4 mi |
| Haw Creek near CliffordRiver gauge, Haw Creek | 3.17 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Flatrock River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 0.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Flatrock River at ColumbusRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 2.99 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Haw Creek at East ColumbusRiver gauge, Haw Creek | 2.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| East Fork White River at ColumbusRiver gauge, East Fork White River | −3.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 13 mi |
| Driftwood River near EdinburghRiver gauge, Driftwood River | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 16 mi |
| Sugar Creek near EdinburghRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 4.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Clifty Creek at Hartsville?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 8.29 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 Clifty Creek at Hartsville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 0.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clifty Creek at Hartsville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clifty Creek at Hartsville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clifty Creek at Hartsville?
The highest level on record is 25.10 ft on March 25, 1913.
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:03364500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.27476, -85.70162(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 | 0.71 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clifty Creek at Hartsville (usgs:03364500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/clifty-creek-at-hartsville
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