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SwedenFlatrock River near Rushville water level
River gauge, Flatrock River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The Flatrock River near Rushville is at 4.60 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.40 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.59 ft and 4.65 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
- 18.22 ftAugust 13, 2026
Floating and fishing near Flatrock River near Rushville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 6.40 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Approximate low steel or bottom of US Highway 52 bridge of the Flatrock River. Extensive flooding in progress affecting business district immediately north of the river.
- 19.00 ft
- Major flooding in progress. Everyone available for flood fighting are called up at this level. Flooding begins to affect local businesses and US Highway 52 and SR 44.
- 18.00 ft
- Major flooding begins in Rushville. Flood waters begin to cover SR 44 in Rushville. Sandbagging of local levee is needed at this level at the railroad to prevent overtopping, and is needed at SR 44 at just slightly higher than this.
- 15.00 ft
- Significant flooding along the Flatrock River in Rush County. Most county roads along or that cross Flatrock River are flooded.
- 11.00 ft
- Flatrock River begins to overflow its banks in the Rushville area.
- 10.00 ft
- CR 150N and 300N begin to have water on them.
- 4.60 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.22 ft | August 13, 2026 |
| 2 | 16.92 ft | December 22, 2013 |
| 3 | 16.60 ft | April 3, 2018 |
| 4 | 16.22 ft | April 5, 2025 |
| 5 | 16.01 ft | February 8, 2019 |
| 6 | 15.96 ft | November 6, 2017 |
| 7 | 14.98 ft | November 2, 2018 |
| 8 | 14.68 ft | September 10, 2018 |
| 9 | 14.54 ft | June 17, 2019 |
| 10 | 14.49 ft | February 25, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.70 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 RaleighRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Flatrock River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 0.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Flatrock River at ColumbusRiver gauge, Flatrock River | 2.99 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 36 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at CarthageRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Whitewater River near AlpineRiver gauge, Whitewater River | 6.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Blue River at ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Big Blue River at ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 4.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Brandywine Creek at GreenfieldRiver gauge, Brandywine Creek | 4.93 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Sugar Creek at New PalestineRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 2.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 25 mi |
| Sugar Creek near BoggstownRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 98.5 cfs | High | −33.5 cfs | 26 mi |
| Clifty Creek at HartsvilleRiver gauge, Clifty Creek | 0.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Flatrock River near Rushville?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 6.40 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 Flatrock River near Rushville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Flatrock River near Rushville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Flatrock River near Rushville 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 Rushville?
The highest level on record is 18.22 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:03363400(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.60417, -85.44417(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 | 2026-10-19 08:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Flatrock River near Rushville (usgs:03363400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/flatrock-river-near-rushville
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