White River at Noblesville water level

Name: White River at Noblesville 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

3.86ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 241 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at White River at Noblesville reads 3.86 ft, a normal level.

It is 10.14 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.82 ft and 3.91 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: 24.60 ftAugust 15, 2026

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 14.00 ft, still 10.14 ft away.

What happens at each level

27.00 ft: Probable highest reliable reading from gage site.
26.00 ft: Approximate low steel elevation of Logan Street Bridge. At this point, the bridge begins to act as a dam and the river readings from the gage may not be accurate. According to county surveyor, low steel of Logan Street Bridge is 26.05 feet.
24.20 ft: Record flood is in progress. Flood waters cause numerous evacuations and considerable damage to roads, businesses, and private homes.
24.00 ft: Severe flooding is in progress in Riverwood/Clare areas. Flooding begins at Strawtown. Flooding begins of commercial and residential property near SR 32 in western Noblesville and a few residences just north and west of Noblesville.
23.00 ft: Flooding of commercial district on south side of Noblesville begins. Extensive flooding continues along East 96th, 116th, 122nd, 126th, and 146th Streets in Hamilton County. Many evacuations are necessary. Flooding of southwest Noblesville west of 4th Street. Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant is underwater. East 116th Street, River Road, and many local roads in Hamilton County near White River are underwater.
22.00 ft: White is at or near major flood level in Hamilton County. Numerous evacuations have occurred in the Riverwood/Clare areas. Severe flooding is along East 9th, 116th, 122nd, 126th and 146th Streets. High water threatens the Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant. River Road, Allisonville Road, SR 19 and many local roads near the White Road are flooded by more than a foot of water. High water is approaching East 116th Street.
21.30 ft: Many evacuations are necessary in Riverwood/Clare areas, Trails End area at East 116th Street, and at East 146th Street. Flooding begins to affect East 96th Street area. Flooding threatens Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
21.00 ft: In western Noblesville, high water surrounds commercial property along SR 32. Evacuation of some residences is required. Flooding begins in southwest Noblesville west of 3rd Street. Many sections of River Road in Hamilton County are impassable.
20.00 ft: Residences in western Noblesville near SR 32 begin to flood. Residential areas in Riverwood and near E 146th and E 116th Streets have water in their basements or crawl spaces.
19.50 ft: Allisonville Road and E 146th Street just south of Noblesville begins to flood. Residences and business on northwest side of E 146th Street begin to flood.
19.00 ft: Flooding becomes more serious in the Riverwood, Clare, and Trails End areas. Flooding of basements occurs with water possibly extending to the first floor. State Road 19 begins to flood. Many local roads in these areas are impassable and some evacuations are necessary.
18.50 ft: Water begins to flood Strawtown Avenue one mile northwest of Strawtown.
3.86 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: 26 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.60 ft	August 15, 2026
2	23.80 ft	March 25, 1913
3	21.86 ft	July 10, 2003
4	21.31 ft	April 22, 1964
5	21.29 ft	December 31, 1990
6	21.00 ft	January 13, 2005
7	20.65 ft	May 14, 2002
8	20.55 ft	June 15, 1958
9	20.42 ft	January 24, 1999
10	20.12 ft	March 25, 2007

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:58 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River at AndersonRiver gauge, White River	4.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi
White River at Raible Avenue at AndersonRiver gauge, White River	2.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi
White River near StrawtownRiver gauge, White River	3.82 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	6.0 mi
White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River	3.48 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	4.6 mi
White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River	2.53 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	11 mi
White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	12 mi
White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River	3.10 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	14 mi
White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River	1.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	14 mi
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	17 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	6.54 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	20 mi
White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	7.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	21 mi
White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	2.93 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cicero Creek at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, Cicero Creek	54.3 cfs	Normal	−41.4 cfs	1.4 mi
Stony Creek near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, Stony Creek	1.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	1.7 mi
William Lock Ditch near DurbinCanal gauge, William Lock Ditch	5.99 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.2 mi
Sand Creek at 116th Street at FishersRiver gauge, Sand Creek	1.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	6 mi
Mud Creek at FishersRiver gauge, Mud Creek	2.55 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	7 mi
Stony Creek at FishersburgRiver gauge, Stony Creek	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Cicero Creek at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Cicero Creek	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	9 mi
Fall Creek near FortvilleRiver gauge, Fall Creek	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River at Noblesville?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 10.14 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 Noblesville today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.86 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is White River at Noblesville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River at Noblesville 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 Noblesville?

The highest level on record is 24.60 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:03349000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.04698, -86.01719 (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	3.86 ft	2026-10-18 20:45	Provisional
Flow	241 cfs	2026-10-18 20:45	Provisional

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