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SwedenHeron Lake at Indianapolis water level
Lake, Heron Lake, Indiana, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
History
What this means
The latest lake level at Heron Lake at Indianapolis is 4.03 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this lake yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.02 ft and 4.10 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Swimming and boating at Heron Lake at Indianapolis
Without a published normal range, the trend is the most useful thing here: a steady lake means few changes at the shore.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek at MillersvilleRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 2.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 1.4 mi |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 2.2 mi |
| White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 1.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 2.4 mi |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Pogues Run above Dam at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 4.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.5 mi |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River | 3.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 4.0 mi |
| White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River | 2.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 5.1 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Heron Lake at Indianapolis today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Heron Lake at Indianapolis rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Heron Lake at Indianapolis normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:03352695(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.84726, -86.11360(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 | 4.03 ft | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Heron Lake at Indianapolis (usgs:03352695). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/heron-lake-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