Whitewater River at Brookville water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.81ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,140 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Whitewater River at Brookville is at 3.81 ft, in the normal range.

It is 16.19 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.43 ft and 3.88 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 39.00 ftMarch 25, 1913
Forecast peak: 3.60 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Whitewater River at Brookville

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

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 16.19 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

39.00 ft: This will equal the previous flood of record. Many residents and businesses in Brookville will be completely inundated by water. Major flooding is widespread along the river from Stavetown, Indiana to Harrison, Ohio. Many roads, including Route 52, will be closed forcing residences and businesses to be evacuated.
36.00 ft: Numerous evacuations within the flood plain will be necessary. Great destruction occurs to any development within the flood plain, including county roads, bridges and much of Route 52, as well as many of the homes in southern Brookville.
30.00 ft: The flood waters will cause significant damage within the floodplain, with numerous homes and businesses affected. Low areas of New Trenton, Stavetown, West Harrison, Indiana, and Harrison, Ohio are most impacted. Portions of Route 52 and low-lying secondary roads become flooded in areas. Much of the south side of Brookville is flooded.
28.00 ft: This is equivalent to the FEMA 500-year or 0.2 Percent flood. Extensive flooding occurs south of Broadway Street in Harrison Ohio, as well as structures along Longnecker Road near West Harrison. Flooding occurs south of Cleaver Street in Brookville.
26.00 ft: Numerous county roads and Route 52 near Brookville are flooded. Campgrounds and mobile homes near the river would flood. Significant flooding can be expected in the southern area of Brookville, with structures flooded along the river from Mound Haven, Cedar Grove, New Trenton and to Harrison, Ohio.
25.00 ft: Flooding occurs on numerous secondary roads near the river in Franklin and Dearborn Counties, as well as Route 52. Several structures are flooded from Mound Haven to Cedar Grove to New Trenton.
24.00 ft: This stage is roughly the FEMA 1 percent flood. Some homes along the river in New Trenton along St. Peters Road, with flooding also along Barber Road, as well as stretches of Highway 52 through Franklin County. Flooding occurs along Old Blue Creek Road near Brookville.
22.00 ft: Flood waters close some county roads and may affect portions of Route 52. Agricultural lands, campgrounds and trailer parks flood extensively at this stage. Low areas of Cedar Grove, New Trenton, West Harrison, Indiana, and Harrison, Ohio are impacted.
20.00 ft: Flooding approaches structures in areas of Cedar Grove and New Trenton, as well as West Harrison, Indiana and Harrison, Ohio, with some lowland roads affected near the river. Particularly affected are low areas from Stavetown, Indiana to Harrison, Ohio. Some secondary roads become flooded, and residents near the river may need to move to higher ground in these areas.
19.00 ft: Some new developments downstream of Brookville experience basement flooding, while flooding of low areas continues along the river in New Trenton and Cedar Grove, Indiana, as well as West Harrison, Indiana and Harrison, Ohio.
18.00 ft: Lowland flooding can be expected in Cedar Grove, New Trenton and West Harrison, Indiana, as well as Harrison, Ohio. Homes along Lawrenceburg Road have flooded basements. Homes and businesses in Whitewater Township, Ohio along the river incur basement and some first-level flooding. Portions of Lawrenceburg Road and Sustpension Bridge Road are flooded in Miami Township Ohio. Campgrounds and recreational areas near Brookville are affected.
16.00 ft: Lowland flooding can be expected near Cedar Grove and New Trenton, with lowland flooding also occurring in West Harrison, Indiana and Harrison, Ohio.
3.81 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	39.00 ft	March 25, 1913
2	27.78 ft	January 21, 1959
3	25.29 ft	August 14, 2026
4	24.91 ft	March 5, 1963
5	23.55 ft	May 24, 1968
6	21.86 ft	April 29, 1996
7	21.00 ft	February 14, 1950
8	20.68 ft	January 5, 2004
9	20.44 ft	December 30, 1990
10	20.36 ft	April 5, 2025

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.05 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 55° 40° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 65° 37° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 69° 39° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 69° 46° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 69° 45° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 69° 46° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 70° 46° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Whitewater River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Whitewater River near EconomyRiver gauge, Whitewater River	0.1 cfs	Very low	±0	42 mi
Whitewater River near AlpineRiver gauge, Whitewater River	6.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Great Miami River at Miamitown OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	1.42 ft	High	+0.01 ft	21 mi
East Fork Whitewater River at AbingtonRiver gauge, East Fork Whitewater River	4.89 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Tanners Creek at LawrenceburgRiver gauge, Tanners Creek	33.01 ft	High	+0.51 ft	23 mi
Great Miami River at Hamilton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	63.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	24 mi
Sevenmile Creek at Camden OHRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek	16.6 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	25 mi
Flatrock River near RushvilleRiver gauge, Flatrock River	4.61 ft	Below flood stage	±0	27 mi
Woolper Creek at Woolper Road near BurlingtonRiver gauge, Woolper Creek	0.9 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	28 mi
Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Road near HebronRiver gauge, Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Road	1.46 ft	Below flood stage	±0	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Whitewater River at Brookville?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 16.19 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 Whitewater River at Brookville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Whitewater River at Brookville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Whitewater River at Brookville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Whitewater River at Brookville?

The highest level on record is 39.00 ft on March 25, 1913.

Is Whitewater River at Brookville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03276500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.40747, -85.01289 (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	3.81 ft	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional
Flow	1,140 cfs	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional

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