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SwedenWhite River at 16th Street at Indianapolis water level
River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 792 cfs
History
What this means
The White River at 16th Street at Indianapolis is at 6.49 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.51 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.36 ft and 6.56 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
- 16.96 ftAugust 15, 2026
Floating and fishing near White River at 16th Street at Indianapolis
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 10.51 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.96 ft | August 15, 2026 |
| 2 | 14.34 ft | April 13, 2024 |
| 3 | 14.31 ft | April 7, 2025 |
| 4 | 13.32 ft | February 19, 2022 |
| 5 | 12.35 ft | October 27, 2021 |
| 6 | 11.84 ft | March 5, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 16 mi |
| White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 10 mi |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 1.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 7 mi |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River | 3.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 3.0 mi |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 7.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 1.1 mi |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 2.86 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 3.9 mi |
| White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 1.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 5.1 mi |
| White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 4.70 ft | No reference yet | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| White River near CentertonRiver gauge, White River | 1.04 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 6.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek | −0.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Pogues Run at Vermont Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 1.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.7 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River at 16th Street at Indianapolis?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 10.51 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 16th Street at Indianapolis today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 PM EDT, the water level was 6.49 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White River at 16th Street at Indianapolis rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White River at 16th Street at Indianapolis 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 16th Street at Indianapolis?
The highest level on record is 16.96 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:03351350(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.78867, -86.19811(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 | 6.49 ft | 2026-10-19 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 792 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River at 16th Street at Indianapolis (usgs:03351350). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-at-16th-street-at-indianapolis
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