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SwedenHaw Creek near Clifford water level
River gauge, Haw Creek, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Haw Creek near Clifford, where the gauge shows 3.17 ft.
It is 8.83 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.11 ft – 3.33 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
- 17.00 ftJune 7, 2008
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- Low steel of CR 450N bridge. The bridge begins to act like a dam at this level.
- 16.50 ft
- Near record flood in progress. Possibly the only road remaining open across Haw Creek is 17th Street. Roads flooded include CR 450N, Marr Road, Rocky Ford Road, 25th Street, 10th Street and State Street or SR 46.
- 15.50 ft
- Major flooding in progress along Haw Creek. Water approaching 25th Street and State Street or SR 46 in Columbus but both roads remain open according to Columbus Response Plan.
- 14.50 ft
- Near major flooding in progress along Haw Creek. Flooded roads include CR 450 N, Rocky Ford Road, 10th Street and Marr Road according to Columbus Response Plan.
- 12.50 ft
- Rocky Ford Road just west of Marr Road closes because of flooding. Rocky Ford Road floods on the westside of the bridge. Columbus People Trail also flooded. CR 450 N outside of the City of Columbus is closed according to Columbus Flood Response Plan.
- 12.00 ft
- Limited flooding of low lying areas.
- 9.00 ft
- Haw Creek at bankfull level.
- 3.17 ft
- Right now
- 2.10 ft
- Haw Creek at low level.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.00 ft | June 7, 2008 |
| 2 | 14.87 ft | December 30, 1990 |
| 3 | 14.84 ft | June 22, 1956 |
| 4 | 14.65 ft | February 8, 2019 |
| 5 | 14.53 ft | June 19, 2021 |
| 6 | 14.26 ft | December 22, 2013 |
| 7 | 14.07 ft | April 5, 2025 |
| 8 | 14.04 ft | April 3, 2018 |
| 9 | 14.03 ft | July 14, 2015 |
| 10 | 13.54 ft | March 20, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.20 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Haw Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haw Creek at HopeRiver gauge, Haw Creek | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Haw Creek at East ColumbusRiver gauge, Haw Creek | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatrock River at ColumbusRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 2.99 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.4 mi |
| Clifty Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Clifty Creek | 4.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.8 mi |
| East Fork White River at ColumbusRiver gauge, East Fork White River | −3.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Clifty Creek at HartsvilleRiver gauge, Clifty Creek | 0.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Driftwood River near EdinburghRiver gauge, Driftwood River | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 9 mi |
| Sugar Creek near EdinburghRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 10 mi |
| Youngs Creek near EdinburghRiver gauge, Youngs Creek | 1.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 13 mi |
| Flatrock River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 0.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Haw Creek near Clifford?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.83 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 Haw Creek near Clifford today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Haw Creek near Clifford rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Haw Creek near Clifford normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Haw Creek near Clifford?
The highest level on record is 17.00 ft on June 7, 2008.
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:03364200(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.26782, -85.85607(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 | 3.17 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Haw Creek near Clifford (usgs:03364200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/haw-creek-near-clifford
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer