State Ditch at Mars Hill water level
River gauge, State Ditch, Indiana, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has State Ditch at Mars Hill at 1.71 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.71 ft – 2.15 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 1.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Little Buck Creek at Tibbs Av near IndianapolisRiver gauge, Little Buck Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.4 mi |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 2.94 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 4.3 mi |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 7.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek | −0.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 4.9 mi |
| White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.55 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.3 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 State Ditch at Mars Hill today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is State Ditch at Mars Hill rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of State Ditch at Mars Hill 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.
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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03353626(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.71636, -86.23375(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 | 1.71 ft | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: State Ditch at Mars Hill (usgs:03353626). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/state-ditch-at-mars-hill
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