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Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis water level

River gauge, Eagle Creek, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.66ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

5 10 Highest onrecord 13.23 ft Minor floodstage 11.50 ft

History

4.604.654.70ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 204.604.654.70ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis is at 4.66 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.84 ft below the flood stage of 11.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.57 ft and 4.72 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
13.23 ftJuly 14, 2015

Floating and fishing near Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.50 ft, 6.84 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.50 ft
Water at the bottom of the 79th Street Bridge. This could be because of record inflow to Eagle Creek Reservoir, Eagle Creek Reservoir at a record height or a combination of both. Water not flowing over 79th Street at this point, but water is within 1 to 2 feet of road.
13.50 ft
Significant inflow to Eagle Creek Reservoir and flooding along both banks.
11.50 ft
Flooding begins along portions of Eagle Creek.
9.50 ft
Eagle Creek at bankfull levels.
7.00 ft
On June 9, 2015, water was muddy and elevated following rains and a fisherman was casting for fish around 11:30 am EDT.
4.66 ft
Right now
2.00 ft
Bottom of channel below wire weight gage on downstream side of 79th Street bridge.

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
113.23 ftJuly 14, 2015
213.11 ftMay 6, 2017
312.77 ftApril 3, 2018
412.25 ftDecember 27, 2015
511.81 ftApril 5, 2025
611.81 ftJune 19, 2015
711.80 ftMarch 29, 2020
811.25 ftJuly 12, 2017
910.48 ftNovember 19, 2017
1010.22 ftFebruary 25, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:01 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Eagle Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Eagle Creek at SadievilleRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 0.2 cfs Normal ±0 140 mi
Eagle Creek at GlencoeRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 1.26 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 114 mi
Eagle Creek at ZionsvilleRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 1.34 ft Below flood stage ±0 3.9 mi
Eagle Creek below Reservoir at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 8.9 cfs Normal −0.7 cfs 5.1 mi
Eagle Creek at ClermontRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 1.26 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 5.7 mi
Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 0.98 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 8 mi
Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 1.62 ft Below flood stage ±0 12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
School Branch at Cr750n at BrownsburgRiver gauge, School Branch 0.0 cfs Low ±0 4.1 mi
Eagle Creek Reservoir near IndianapolisReservoir, Eagle Creek Reservoir 788.45 ft Below flood stage ±0 5.1 mi
Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek 2.69 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 6 mi
Williams Creek at 96th Street, IndianapolisRiver gauge, Williams Creek 3.27 ft Below flood stage ±0 7 mi
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River 3.46 ft Below flood stage −0.10 ft 7 mi
White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River 1.44 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 8 mi
White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River 3.04 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 8 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis?

The official flood stage is 11.50 ft. The level is currently 6.84 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 Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 4.66 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Eagle Creek at 79th 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 Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis?

The highest level on record is 13.23 ft on July 14, 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:03353240 (Agency page)
Coordinates
39.89556, -86.29083 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.66 ft 2026-10-20 20:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Eagle Creek at 79th Street at Indianapolis (usgs:03353240). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/eagle-creek-at-79th-street-at-indianapolis

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