Deer Creek near Delphi water level

Name: Deer Creek near Delphi water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Deer Creek, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.84ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT (52 min ago)

Flow: 37.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Deer Creek near Delphi reads 1.84 ft, a normal level.

It is 9.16 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.82 ft and 1.85 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: 19.80 ftMay 17, 1943

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 11.00 ft, still 9.16 ft away.

What happens at each level

27.50 ft: This is the estimated maximum reading from this site. Level at least six feet above any known flood.
24.00 ft: Estimated low steel of abandoned bridge at gage site. Level at least three feet above any previously known flood.
18.50 ft: Record to near record local flooding in the vicinity of Delphi.
12.00 ft: Delphi parks flooded extensively.
10.00 ft: Left bank is low at gage site. Flooding begins at this level.
1.84 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.80 ft	May 17, 1943
2	18.64 ft	July 5, 2003
3	18.26 ft	June 10, 1958
4	16.72 ft	February 10, 1959
5	15.71 ft	July 11, 2017
6	15.25 ft	April 19, 2013
7	14.40 ft	January 4, 1950
8	14.27 ft	July 23, 1998
9	13.76 ft	May 16, 2009
10	13.34 ft	May 16, 1968

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:02 AM Sunset 06:02 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on Deer Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Deer Creek near Chicago HeightsRiver gauge, Deer Creek	3.19 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	82 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tippecanoe River near DelphiRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	2.80 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	8 mi
Tippecanoe River below Oakdale DamRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	5.33 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	8 mi
Wildcat Creek at OwascoRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek	1.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	9 mi
South Fork Wildcat Creek near LafayetteRiver gauge, South Fork Wildcat Creek	2.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Tippecanoe River at NorwayRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River	1,000 cfs	Normal	+7.0 cfs	15 mi
Wildcat Creek near LafayetteRiver gauge, Wildcat Creek	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
Wabash River at LogansportRiver gauge, Wabash River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Wabash River at LafayetteRiver gauge, Wabash River	2.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Deer Creek near Delphi?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.16 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 Deer Creek near Delphi today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Deer Creek near Delphi rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Deer Creek near Delphi normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Deer Creek near Delphi?

The highest level on record is 19.80 ft on May 17, 1943.

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:03329700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.59030, -86.62137 (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	1.84 ft	2026-10-19 20:30	Provisional
Flow	37.8 cfs	2026-10-19 20:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Deer Creek near Delphi (usgs:03329700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/deer-creek-near-delphi

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer