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SwedenFlatrock River near Raleigh water level
River gauge, Flatrock River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Flatrock River near Raleigh, where the gauge shows 4.09 ft.
It is 2.91 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.08 ft – 4.12 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
- 11.40 ftAugust 13, 2026
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 11.37 ft
- Water went over the bridge at E 800 N where the gage is located in August 2026 flood. Uncertain if it went over lower than this crest, but it definitely was going over the bridge at crest according to the highway department.
- 10.00 ft
- Approaching low steel of CR 800N bridge. CR 800N east of bridge and CR 450E area flooded. According to local Rush County fire personnel, at levels just above this, Rushville will experience severe flooding from Flatrock River similar to the flooding of late December 1990 and early January 1991 or January 2005 or possibly June 2008.
- 8.75 ft
- Flooding of the agricultural land east of the Flatrock River closes CR 800N and 450E.
- 7.00 ft
- The east side of the Flatrock River begins or is overflowing into agricultural land at CR 800N and CR 450E area.
- 6.00 ft
- Low approaches to CR 150N and CR 300N begin to flood.
- 4.09 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.40 ft | August 13, 2026 |
| 2 | 10.83 ft | December 22, 2013 |
| 3 | 10.77 ft | April 6, 2025 |
| 4 | 9.86 ft | February 8, 2019 |
| 5 | 9.79 ft | June 17, 2019 |
| 6 | 9.61 ft | April 4, 2018 |
| 7 | 9.55 ft | June 27, 2015 |
| 8 | 9.54 ft | July 6, 2017 |
| 9 | 9.43 ft | September 9, 2018 |
| 10 | 9.41 ft | November 2, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.57 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Flatrock River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatrock River near RushvilleRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 4.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Flatrock River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 0.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Flatrock River at ColumbusRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 3.00 ft | Normal | ±0 | 45 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at CarthageRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 0.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Whitewater River near AlpineRiver gauge, Whitewater River | 6.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Brandywine Creek at GreenfieldRiver gauge, Brandywine Creek | 4.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| East Fork Whitewater River at AbingtonRiver gauge, East Fork Whitewater River | 4.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Whitewater River near EconomyRiver gauge, Whitewater River | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Little Blue River at ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 4.36 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 25 mi |
| Big Blue River at ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 4.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Sugar Creek at New PalestineRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 2.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Flatrock River near Raleigh?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 2.91 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 Flatrock River near Raleigh today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM EDT, the water level was 4.09 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Flatrock River near Raleigh rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Flatrock River near Raleigh normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Flatrock River near Raleigh?
The highest level on record is 11.40 ft on August 13, 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03363220(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.72917, -85.36500(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 | 4.09 ft | 2026-10-19 17:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Flatrock River near Raleigh (usgs:03363220). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/flatrock-river-near-raleigh
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer