Canada
United States
Belgium
France
Ireland
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Austria
Czechia
Germany
Poland
Slovenia
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Türkiye
Denmark
Finland
Norway
SwedenWhite River at Southport Road at Indianapolis water level
River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 672 cfs
History
What this means
The White River at Southport Road at Indianapolis reads 4.60 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.39 ft and 5.51 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.40 ftAugust 16, 2026
Floating and fishing near White River at Southport Road at Indianapolis
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- Low spot on levee protecting WWTP overtops near this level.
- 20.10 ft
- Typical level for flood gate closure on Jason Dr. at WWTP.
- 10.10 ft
- Level for pump activation at WWTP.
- 4.60 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.40 ft | August 16, 2026 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River | 2.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 18 mi |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River | 3.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 12 mi |
| White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 9 mi |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 2.76 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 6 mi |
| White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 4.0 mi |
| White River near CentertonRiver gauge, White River | 0.94 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Buck Creek at Tibbs Av near IndianapolisRiver gauge, Little Buck Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 1.2 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.63 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| East Fork White Lick Creek at MooresvilleRiver gauge, East Fork White Lick Creek | 3.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Lick Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Lick Creek | 1.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.98 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek | −0.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| White Lick Creek at MooresvilleRiver gauge, White Lick Creek | 6.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
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 White River at Southport Road at Indianapolis today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.60 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White River at Southport Road at Indianapolis rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White River at Southport Road at Indianapolis normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River at Southport Road at Indianapolis?
The highest level on record is 24.40 ft on August 16, 2026.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03353640(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.66306, -86.23611(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 | 4.60 ft | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 672 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
Download
Embed this gauge
Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.
How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: White River at Southport Road at Indianapolis (usgs:03353640). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-at-southport-road-at-indianapolis
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer