White River at Anderson water level

Name: White River at Anderson 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

4.37ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 142 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at White River at Anderson, where the gauge shows 4.37 ft.

It is 5.63 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.33 ft – 4.48 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: 24.93 ftAugust 14, 2026

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Major power station is downtown Anderson is affected above 25 feet.
24.00 ft: Record flood is in progress. Northeast and northwest portions of Anderson are under water. Water is several feet deep in residential, commercial, and municipal areas. SRs 109, 32, 9 and I-69 could be the only roads open over the White River. Many roads are impassable. Bridges may also be impassable or not safe for traffic.
23.99 ft: Water nearing top of levee on right bank. Evacuations of the following areas in Anderson should have occurred: Park Place, Riverside Drive, Irondale, Alexandria Pike, Hollywood Estates, Phar-Mor Plaza area, Dewey Street Plant of Anderson Water Pollution Control, Moss Island Road, Rose Street, Hazlett Steet, West 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th Streets, Henry Street and Sycamore Street.
20.00 ft: Approximate 100 year flood level. Levee at Park Place may fail. Evacuations in Park Place, Irondale, and along Alexander Pike areas are required. Flooding begins of stores in Phar-Mor Plaza next to the White River near SR 9. Monitor all bridges over the White River.
19.00 ft: Levee in Park Place begins to overtop. Flood waters begin to affect Hollywood Estates. Eighth Street is closed from the top of Eisenhower Bridge to Park Avenue. Main Street between 5th Street and Milton Avenue is closed.
18.50 ft: Alexandria Pike between Cross Street and Lindberg Road is closed. This could be necessary at a lower level as it was in May 2002. Flood waters will seep through portions of the levee.
18.00 ft: Major flood is in progress. Evacuations are necessary in Irondale, on Hazlett Street, West 1st, 2nd, 3rd Streets, and areas west of Alexandria Pike. Sandbagging is necessary to protect levee at Park Place as water is within six inches of the top of the levee. Athletic field extensively floods. Low area of parking lot in Phar-Mor Plaza at SR 9 and White River begins to flood.
17.50 ft: City of Anderson notifies residents in/along the following areas to make preparations for evacuation: Park Place, Hollywood Estates, and Alexandria Pike. Cross Street is closed between Alexandria Pike and Crystal Street. This area could flood at a lower level as it did in May 2002. Floodwaters begin to fill Phar-Mor Plaza parking lot. Dewey Street Plant of Anderson Water Pollution Control is affected by floodwaters. Athletic Park begins to flood.
17.00 ft: Grand Avenue between Broadway and Indiana Avenue is closed. Flood waters from Killbuck Creek and Aqua Gardens/Shadyside Lake will be near Alexandria Pike.
16.00 ft: Residential, commercial, and municipal areas in northern Anderson flood. Water level is at critical stage for levee protecting Park Place.
15.75 ft: Madison Avenue between Van Buskirk Road and Seeton Street is closed.
15.00 ft: Flood waters enter Derby Downs near 2 N Madison Avenue. Flood waters approach W 1st Street and Henry Street, and the areas of Irondale and Riverside Drive. Sandbagging operations and voluntary evacuations should be in progress.
4.37 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: 27 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.93 ft	August 14, 2026
2	23.60 ft	March 25, 1913
3	20.30 ft	March 23, 1904
4	19.96 ft	June 14, 1958
5	19.48 ft	September 3, 2003
6	19.41 ft	April 21, 1964
7	18.97 ft	May 18, 1943
8	18.86 ft	January 22, 1959
9	18.83 ft	December 31, 1990
10	18.82 ft	December 23, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 46%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River at MuncieRiver gauge, White River	4.11 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	17 mi
White River at Raible Avenue at AndersonRiver gauge, White River	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	2.1 mi
White River near StrawtownRiver gauge, White River	3.90 ft	Normal	+0.11 ft	16 mi
White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River	3.89 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	19 mi
White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River	3.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi
White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River	2.52 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	27 mi
White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	28 mi
White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River	3.10 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	30 mi
White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	30 mi
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River	3.65 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	33 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	6.54 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	35 mi
White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	7.15 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	36 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pipe Creek at FranktonRiver gauge, Pipe Creek	3.30 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	10 mi
Stony Creek at FishersburgRiver gauge, Stony Creek	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi
William Lock Ditch near DurbinCanal gauge, William Lock Ditch	6.00 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Fall Creek near FortvilleRiver gauge, Fall Creek	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	15 mi
Big Duck Creek at 14th Street Park at ElwoodRiver gauge, Big Duck Creek	3.78 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
Stony Creek near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, Stony Creek	1.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Cicero Creek at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Cicero Creek	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River at Anderson?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.63 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 Anderson today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.37 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is White River at Anderson rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River at Anderson 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 Anderson?

The highest level on record is 24.93 ft on August 14, 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:03348000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.10528, -85.67139 (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	4.37 ft	2026-10-18 04:30	Provisional
Flow	142 cfs	2026-10-18 04:30	Provisional

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