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SwedenPlum Creek near Bainbridge water level
River gauge, Plum Creek, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.1 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Plum Creek near Bainbridge, where the gauge shows 1.64 ft.
It is 2.36 ft below the flood stage of 4.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.63 ft – 1.67 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
- 7.15 ftJune 4, 2008
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 4.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.15 ft | June 4, 2008 |
| 2 | 6.50 ft | September 14, 1989 |
| 3 | 6.43 ft | July 12, 2015 |
| 4 | 6.35 ft | February 28, 2011 |
| 5 | 6.30 ft | June 7, 2008 |
| 6 | 6.21 ft | April 18, 2013 |
| 7 | 5.77 ft | May 7, 2002 |
| 8 | 5.75 ft | June 30, 1977 |
| 9 | 5.72 ft | June 6, 2001 |
| 10 | 5.72 ft | January 13, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Plum Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Creek near CreteRiver gauge, Plum Creek | 7.67 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 124 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Creek near RoachdaleRiver gauge, Big Walnut Creek | 4.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.23 ft | 4.0 mi |
| West Fork White Lick Creek at DanvilleRiver gauge, West Fork White Lick Creek | 0.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Big Raccoon Creek near FincastleRiver gauge, Big Raccoon Creek | 1.83 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Cecil M. Harden Lake at FerndaleLake, Cecil M. Harden Lake | 661.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.36 ft | 18 mi |
| Big Walnut Creek near ReelsvilleRiver gauge, Big Walnut Creek | 0.80 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| School Branch at Cr750n at BrownsburgRiver gauge, School Branch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| White Lick Creek at MooresvilleRiver gauge, White Lick Creek | 6.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Cagles Mill Lake near ManhattanLake, Cagles Mill Lake | 638.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Plum Creek near Bainbridge?
The official flood stage is 4.00 ft. The level is currently 2.36 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 Plum Creek near Bainbridge today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT, the water level was 1.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Plum Creek near Bainbridge rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Plum Creek near Bainbridge normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Plum Creek near Bainbridge?
The highest level on record is 7.15 ft on June 4, 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:03357350(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.76170, -86.72943(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 | 1.64 ft | 2026-10-20 10:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Plum Creek near Bainbridge (usgs:03357350). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/plum-creek-near-bainbridge
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer