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SwedenEagle Creek at Zionsville water level
River gauge, Eagle Creek, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 13.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:20 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Eagle Creek at Zionsville reads 1.31 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.69 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.28 ft and 1.40 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.98 ftApril 19, 2013
- Forecast peak
- 1.30 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 7.69 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 19.14 ft
- Flood level is at the record flood height of June 1957. Water reaches top of East Sycamore Street bridge, formerly SR 334 bridge. Possibly every local road crossing Eagle Creek in Boone and northwest Marion Counties including Lafayette Road are flooded. Some permanent residences may flood along South 4th Street. Flood waters enter Zionsville Historical Village. Flood waters 3 feet into USGS gage shelter and possibly over Zionsville Road, but gage readings may stop before this level.
- 17.00 ft
- Near record flooding of Eagle Creek. Water is 4 feet or higher on East Sycamore St, formerly SR 334. Flooding nears Zionsville Historical Village. Numerous roads near Eagle Creek in Boone and northwest Marion Counties flooded by 5 or more feet of water. An early indicator of serious flooding along the White River in the Indianapolis area if widespread heavy rain has fallen along and north of I-70. Flood waters around USGS gage shelter at Zionsville Road.
- 15.90 ft
- Major flooding in progress along Eagle Creek in the Zionsville area on April 19, 2013. This was the highest level since June 1957. Water nearly 3 feet deep flowing extensively over East Sycamore Street (formerly SR 334) at the Zionsville Park. Some residental areas were flooded, including at least 60 homes in Boone county. Flood waters near USGS gage shelter at Zionsville Road. The Club House of the Zionsville Golf Course and 40 golf carts also flooded.
- 15.00 ft
- Major flooding along Eagle Creek in the Zionsville area. Flood waters nearly 2 feet deep on portions of E Sycamore St. formerly SR 334. Local roads near Eagle Creek flooded by possibly as much as 4 feet or more. Serious flooding of mobile home park on South 4th St in 2013 that is now an empty field. One home on Temple Ave and another on Templin Rd flooded. An early indicator of major flooding along the White River in the Indianapolis area if widespread heavy rains have occurred along and north of I-70.
- 14.00 ft
- Near major flooding of Eagle Creek in Zionsville area. Water about a foot deep on East Sycamore St, formerly SR 334, at the west edge of Zionsville. Extensive flooding of Lions Park, Zionsville Golf Course and Creekside Nature Park. Evacuation necessary of mobile home park on south 4th St, one home on Temple Ave and one on Templin Rd. Roads flooded by 3 or more feet of water are Turkey Foot Rd, Temple Ave, Ford Rd at 96th St, Willow Rd at Templin Rd, Noel Rd at 79th St and Holliday Rd.
- 12.90 ft
- On February 28, 2011, water was within 2 or 3 inches of flowing over SR 334 at the west edge of Zionsville. Water was up to 4 feet deep on Temple Ave between Turkey Foot and Willow Rds. One residence on Temple Ave began to flood. Extensive flooding of Zionsville Golf Course, Lions Park and Creekside Nature Park. Turkey Foot Rd north of Temple Ave, the intersection of Fords Road and 96th St, the intersection of Willow Rd and Templin Rd and Holliday Rd were extensively flooded.
- 12.00 ft
- Water will cover Temple Avenue between Willow Road and Turkey Foot Road at the Zionsville Golf Course, Ford Road near the Eagle Creek bridge near 96th Street on the Marion and Boone County line and Noel Road at 79th Street in northwest Marion County. Lions Park, Creekside Nature Park, Zionsville Golf Course, Holliday Rd and Turkey Foot Rd north of Temple Ave. are extensively flooded.
- 11.10 ft
- On February 28, 2011 the first water rescues occurred at CR 200S just east of Pleasant View Rd and CR 1000E about 0.4 miles north of SR 32 when Zionsville was 11.1 feet and rising steadily and Prairie Creek near Lebanon was at 14.8 feet. These locations are located upstream of Zionsville and may indicate extensive flooding within a few hours in the Zionsville area.
- 11.00 ft
- Noticeable flooding along Eagle Creek in the Zionsville area affecting Lions Park, Creekside Nature Park and Zionsville Golf Course. Flooding likely of Temple Avenue between Willow and Turkey Foot Roads, Ford Road near the Eagle Creek Bridge near 96th St. on the Marion and Boone County Line and Noel Road in northwest Marion County. Turkey Foot Road north of Temple Avenue and Holliday Road are flooded by more than 1 foot of water.
- 8.00 ft
- Turkey Foot Road north of Temple Avenue and Holliday Road begins to flood. Low areas of Lions Park and Creekside Nature Park are flooded. Possible flooding of portions of Zionsville Golf Course.
- 7.00 ft
- Zionsville parks and agricultural land begins to flood.
- 1.31 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 11 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.98 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 2 | 12.95 ft | February 28, 2011 |
| 3 | 12.34 ft | September 1, 2003 |
| 4 | 12.27 ft | January 13, 2013 |
| 5 | 11.95 ft | February 11, 2009 |
| 6 | 11.85 ft | July 14, 2015 |
| 7 | 11.59 ft | April 3, 2014 |
| 8 | 11.44 ft | May 5, 2017 |
| 9 | 11.25 ft | May 13, 2002 |
| 10 | 11.12 ft | June 22, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 142 mi |
| Eagle Creek at GlencoeRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.26 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 115 mi |
| Eagle Creek at 79th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 4.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Eagle Creek below Reservoir at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 9.2 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 9 mi |
| Eagle Creek at ClermontRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.98 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.62 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Eagle Creek above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 3.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 155 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Creek at 96th Street, IndianapolisRiver gauge, Williams Creek | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 4.9 mi |
| School Branch at Cr750n at BrownsburgRiver gauge, School Branch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 1.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River | 2.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Eagle Creek Reservoir near IndianapolisReservoir, Eagle Creek Reservoir | 788.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Eagle Creek at Zionsville?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.69 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 Zionsville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Eagle Creek at Zionsville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Eagle Creek at Zionsville 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 Zionsville?
The highest level on record is 15.98 ft on April 19, 2013.
Is Eagle Creek at Zionsville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03353200(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.94642, -86.26025(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 | 1.31 ft | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Eagle Creek at Zionsville (usgs:03353200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/eagle-creek-at-zionsville
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