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White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis water level

River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.01ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
368 cfs
10 20 30 Highest onrecord 30.00 ft Minor floodstage 16.00 ft

History

7.07.1ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 207.07.1ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis, where the gauge shows 7.01 ft.

It is 8.99 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.93 ft – 7.16 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
30.00 ftMarch 26, 1913

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

33.50 ft
Water aproaching low steel of Michigan Street bridge over White River and nearing top of levees.
9.00 ft
Water over local flap gates of drainage pipes entering White River at the Michigan Street Bridge.
7.01 ft
Right now
1.00 ft
Bottom of White River channel below wire weight on the downstream side of Michigan Street bridge.

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
130.00 ftMarch 26, 1913
220.40 ftJanuary 6, 2005
318.70 ftAugust 16, 2026
416.30 ftApril 20, 2013
516.20 ftFebruary 7, 2008
615.81 ftJanuary 14, 2013
715.79 ftMay 6, 2017
815.75 ftJune 23, 2010
915.68 ftMarch 1, 2011
1015.62 ftApril 7, 2025

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:01 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River 3.87 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 21 mi
White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River 3.40 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 17 mi
White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River 2.45 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 10 mi
White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River 2.76 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 9 mi
White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River 3.08 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 7 mi
White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River 1.50 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 7 mi
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River 3.53 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 3.9 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 6.46 ft Below flood stage −0.10 ft 1.1 mi
White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 2.82 ft Low −0.11 ft 2.8 mi
White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 1.63 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 4.2 mi
White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 4.71 ft No reference yet −0.07 ft 8 mi
White River near CentertonRiver gauge, White River 1.01 ft Normal −0.09 ft 22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Fall Creek at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek 6.64 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 1.2 mi
Little Eagle Creek at SpeedwayRiver gauge, Little Eagle Creek −0.25 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 2.2 mi
Pogues Run at Vermont Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Pogues Run 1.35 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 2.7 mi
Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 1.62 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 2.8 mi
Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 0.99 ft Below flood stage ±0 3.2 mi
Crooked Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek 2.69 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 3.9 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 8.99 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 Michigan Street at Indianapolis today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT, the water level was 7.01 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River at Michigan 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 Michigan Street at Indianapolis?

The highest level on record is 30.00 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:03352953 (Agency page)
Coordinates
39.77476, -86.18969 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 7.01 ft 2026-10-20 06:30 Provisional
Flow 368 cfs 2026-10-20 06:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis (usgs:03352953). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-at-michigan-street-at-indianapolis

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