Eagle Creek at Raymond St at Indianapolis water level

Name: Eagle Creek at Raymond St at Indianapolis water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Eagle Creek, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.60ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT (53 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Eagle Creek at Raymond St at Indianapolis is at 1.60 ft, in the normal range.

It is 12.40 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.60 ft and 1.76 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: 15.79 ftMay 5, 2017

Floating and fishing near Eagle Creek at Raymond St at Indianapolis

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

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 12.40 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: Estimated low steel of Raymond Street over Eagle Creek.
1.60 ft: Right now
−0.10 ft: Approximate bottom of channel below wire weight gage at Raymond Street.

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.79 ft	May 5, 2017
2	15.27 ft	July 14, 2015
3	14.64 ft	April 4, 2018
4	13.84 ft	April 5, 2025
5	13.79 ft	December 27, 2015
6	12.56 ft	June 19, 2015
7	11.55 ft	September 8, 2018
8	11.26 ft	July 12, 2017
9	10.73 ft	February 25, 2018
10	9.14 ft	April 1, 2016

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 69° 39° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 71° 40° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 73° 56° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 73° 57° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 73° 55° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 73° 57° – Wind 10 mph

26 Mon 71° 60° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:01 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 69%

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	128 mi
Eagle Creek at GlencoeRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	1.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	102 mi
Eagle Creek at ZionsvilleRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Eagle Creek at 79th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	4.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Eagle Creek below Reservoir at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	11.9 cfs	Normal	−1.7 cfs	8 mi
Eagle Creek at ClermontRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	1.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	0.99 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	4.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	1.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	1.4 mi
White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	2.76 ft	Low	−0.12 ft	1.4 mi
White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	7.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	2.8 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	6.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	3.7 mi
Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek	6.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	3.9 mi
Pogues Run at Vermont Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	4.0 mi
Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek	−0.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	4.0 mi
Little Buck Creek at Tibbs Av near IndianapolisRiver gauge, Little Buck Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	4.6 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Eagle Creek at Raymond St at Indianapolis?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 12.40 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 Raymond St at Indianapolis today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Eagle Creek at Raymond St at Indianapolis rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Eagle Creek at Raymond St 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 Raymond St at Indianapolis?

The highest level on record is 15.79 ft on May 5, 2017.

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:033536062 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.73500, -86.19667 (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	1.60 ft	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional

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