White River at Ravenswood water level

Name: White River at Ravenswood water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.76ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The White River at Ravenswood is at 2.76 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.24 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.65 ft and 2.81 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: 16.88 ftAugust 15, 2026

Floating and fishing near White River at Ravenswood

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 6.24 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Large portion of Ravenswood experiences major flood damage. Extensive flooding in the Mystic Bay area closes roads and affects lower garage areas. Based on Ravenswood staff gage flood impact for 12 feet.
13.00 ft: Serious flooding begins in the Ravenswood area. Based on Ravenswood staff gage flood impact for 10 feet.
9.00 ft: Lowest portion of Ravenswood begins to flood. Based on Ravenswood staff gage flood impact for 6 feet.
2.76 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.88 ft	August 15, 2026
2	14.25 ft	April 20, 2013
3	12.97 ft	January 15, 2013
4	12.76 ft	May 6, 2017
5	12.02 ft	April 7, 2025
6	11.96 ft	December 24, 2013
7	11.96 ft	June 29, 2015
8	11.70 ft	April 5, 2018
9	10.78 ft	April 28, 2019
10	10.68 ft	December 29, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 66° 38° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 70° 40° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 71° 53° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 72° 54° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 71° 55° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 72° 55° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 72° 58° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:00 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River near StrawtownRiver gauge, White River	3.87 ft	Normal	±0	18 mi
White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River	3.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	8 mi
White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River	2.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	1.6 mi
White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River	3.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	1.7 mi
White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River	1.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	1.6 mi
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	5.4 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	6.55 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	7.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	9 mi
White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	2.91 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	11 mi
White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	1.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	13 mi
White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	4.71 ft	No reference yet	−0.16 ft	17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fall Creek at MillersvilleRiver gauge, Fall Creek	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	3.3 mi
Williams Creek at 96th Street, IndianapolisRiver gauge, Williams Creek	3.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.6 mi
Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek	2.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	6.2 mi
Pogues Run above Dam at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run	4.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	7 mi
Fall Creek at 79th St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek	115 cfs	Very high	−6.0 cfs	7 mi
Mud Creek at FishersRiver gauge, Mud Creek	2.54 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River at Ravenswood?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.24 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 White River at Ravenswood today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.76 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White River at Ravenswood rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River at Ravenswood normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River at Ravenswood?

The highest level on record is 16.88 ft on August 15, 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:03351005 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.89167, -86.12194 (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	2.76 ft	2026-10-19 10:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River at Ravenswood (usgs:03351005). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-at-ravenswood

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer