Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch water level
River gauge, Pigeon Creek, Indiana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.1 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch, where the gauge shows 3.43 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.39 ft – 3.49 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on Pigeon Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Creek near EvansvilleRiver gauge, Pigeon Creek | 5.10 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patoka River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Patoka River | 4.11 ft | Normal | +1.15 ft | 10 mi |
| Wabash River at Mount CarmelRiver gauge, Wabash River | 3.97 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| White River at HazletonRiver gauge, White River | 2.44 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 17 mi |
| Big Creek near WadesvilleRiver gauge, Big Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Patoka River at WinslowRiver gauge, Patoka River | 9.63 ft | Normal | +1.17 ft | 19 mi |
| Ohio River at EvansvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River | 16.21 ft | Normal | −0.48 ft | 19 mi |
| White River at PetersburgRiver gauge, White River | 2.98 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and DamRiver gauge, Ohio River | 16.92 ft | Normal | −0.61 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:03322011(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.24492, -87.51954(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 | 3.43 ft | 2026-10-20 19:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch (usgs:03322011). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/pigeon-creek-near-fort-branch
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