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SwedenWhite River at Indianapolis Museum of Art water level
River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 285 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at White River at Indianapolis Museum of Art reads 3.48 ft, a normal level.
It is 8.52 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.44 ft and 3.67 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
- 25.90 ftMarch 26, 1913
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 8.52 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
- Approaching the high water mark of the March 1913 of 25.90 feet. A devastating flood upstream in the Ravenswood area. Flood waters approaching or over the Central Canal Trail.
- 17.00 ft
- Flood waters begin to affect Indianapolis Museum of Art property located in the White River flood plain. This is a preliminary estimate by the Indiana U.S. Geological Survey.
- 3.48 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.90 ft | March 26, 1913 |
| 2 | 20.02 ft | August 16, 2026 |
| 3 | 18.90 ft | April 23, 1964 |
| 4 | 18.30 ft | June 15, 1958 |
| 5 | 17.65 ft | April 20, 2013 |
| 6 | 16.48 ft | March 2, 2011 |
| 7 | 16.40 ft | March 7, 1963 |
| 8 | 16.31 ft | January 15, 2013 |
| 9 | 16.25 ft | May 6, 2017 |
| 10 | 16.09 ft | April 7, 2025 |
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 near StrawtownRiver gauge, White River | 3.75 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 23 mi |
| White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 13 mi |
| White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 5.4 mi |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 3.7 mi |
| White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 1.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.8 mi |
| White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 3.0 mi |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 7.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 3.9 mi |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 2.76 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 7 mi |
| White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 8 mi |
| White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 4.60 ft | No reference yet | −0.09 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 6.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek | −0.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Pogues Run at Vermont Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 1.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Pogues Run above Dam at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run | 4.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 5.2 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River at Indianapolis Museum of Art?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.52 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 Indianapolis Museum of Art today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT, the water level was 3.48 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White River at Indianapolis Museum of Art rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White River at Indianapolis Museum of Art 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 Indianapolis Museum of Art?
The highest level on record is 25.90 ft on March 26, 1913.
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:03351201(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.83115, -86.18552(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 | 3.48 ft | 2026-10-20 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 285 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River at Indianapolis Museum of Art (usgs:03351201). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-at-indianapolis-museum-of-art
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