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White River near Centerton water level

River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.19ft Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,100 cfs
Water temperature
62 °F
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 21.90 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft

History

-02ftOct 12Oct 14Oct 17Oct 19Oct 22-02ftOct 12Oct 17Oct 22
-024ftSep 19Sep 27Oct 5Oct 14Oct 22-024ftSep 19Oct 5Oct 22
-010ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-010ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-010ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-010ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The White River near Centerton is at 1.19 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.47 ft above the median of 0.72 ft for mid-October, based on 19 years of readings. It is 10.81 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.26 ft (+0.93 ft).

It has dropped 0.29 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.76 ft and 2.11 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
0.72 ft0.47 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.25 ft – 3.27 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year
0.26 ft+0.93 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
0.76 ft – 2.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.24 ft – 17.51 ft
Highest on record
21.90 ftMarch 26, 1913
Forecast peak
1.10 ftSaturday, October 17 at 08:00 PM

Floating and fishing near White River near Centerton

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.81 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.10 ft
Water is at the top of levee protecting homes on the north and west sides of Martinsville.
21.90 ft
Water is at estimated height of the March 1913 flood crest or record flood level.
20.00 ft
Major flood in progress. Martinsville Wastewater Treatment Plant isolated by high water.
19.00 ft
Major flood in progress. SR 37 closed by local flooding. SR 67 flooded north and south of Paragon, isolating the town.
18.30 ft
Homes in an area on the right bank of the White River between Martinsville and Paragon flood.
17.80 ft
Flood waters cover the flood plain along SR 39 connecting SRs 37 and 67 just southwest of Martinsville. Flooding causes the evacuation of a few homes and damages Blue Bluff Road near IPL Power Plant. Local river roads are impassable.
15.30 ft
Extensive flooding of agricultural lands. Blue Bluff and Paragon Roads are impassable. Flood waters affect a park in Waverly.
12.40 ft
Road just north of Blue Bluff Bridge has about six inches of water on it.
11.80 ft
Low agricultural fields begin to flood.
10.90 ft
Crops begin to flood.
1.19 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: 25 %.

RankLevelDate
121.90 ftMarch 26, 1913
220.04 ftSeptember 2, 2003
319.87 ftJune 7, 2008
419.13 ftJanuary 6, 2005
518.38 ftDecember 31, 1990
618.11 ftNovember 18, 1993
718.07 ftApril 20, 2013
817.81 ftNovember 15, 1993
917.68 ftAugust 17, 2026
1017.57 ftApril 22, 1964

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:59 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 46%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River 3.47 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 39 mi
White River near NoraRiver gauge, White River 2.52 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 33 mi
White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River 2.81 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 31 mi
White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River 3.10 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 29 mi
White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River 1.59 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 29 mi
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River 3.65 ft Below flood stage +0.03 ft 26 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 6.54 ft Below flood stage +0.03 ft 23 mi
White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 7.15 ft Below flood stage +0.04 ft 22 mi
White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 2.99 ft Normal −0.06 ft 21 mi
White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 1.81 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 18 mi
White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River 4.93 ft No reference yet −0.09 ft 14 mi
White River at SpencerRiver gauge, White River 3.10 ft Normal −0.09 ft 24 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
White Lick Creek at MooresvilleRiver gauge, White Lick Creek 6.82 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 8 mi
East Fork White Lick Creek at MooresvilleRiver gauge, East Fork White Lick Creek 3.73 ft Below flood stage −0.26 ft 9 mi
Little Buck Creek at Tibbs Av near IndianapolisRiver gauge, Little Buck Creek 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 15 mi
Mill Creek near CataractRiver gauge, Mill Creek 5.14 ft Below flood stage −0.84 ft 19 mi
West Fork White Lick Creek at DanvilleRiver gauge, West Fork White Lick Creek 0.3 cfs Low ±0 19 mi
Eagle Creek at Raymond St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 1.66 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 20 mi
Eagle Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 1.03 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 21 mi
Lick Creek at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Lick Creek 1.25 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 21 mi

Questions and answers

How does the White River near Centerton compare with last year?

It is 0.93 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.26 ft.

What is flood stage for the White River near Centerton?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.81 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the White River near Centerton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 0.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.25 ft and 3.27 ft, based on 19 years of records.

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 near Centerton today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.19 ft. Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White River near Centerton rising or falling?

Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.34 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of White River near Centerton normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:03354000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
39.49754, -86.40053 (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 1.19 ft 2026-10-18 04:00 Provisional
Flow 1,100 cfs 2026-10-18 04:00 Provisional
Water temperature 62 °F 2026-10-18 04:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Centerton (usgs:03354000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-near-centerton

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