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SwedenWhite River near Nora water level
River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 407 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The White River near Nora is at 2.48 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.52 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.33 ft and 2.52 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.40 ftMarch 26, 1913
- Forecast peak
- 2.50 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM
Floating and fishing near White River near Nora
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.52 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- Maximum reading possible at gaging station is 26 to 27 feet.
- 24.50 ft
- Flood waters reach the bottom of 82nd Street.
- 22.40 ft
- Flood waters reach record flood height. Flood waters at the top of Warfleigh levee project in the Broad Ripple area that protects nearly 1400 homes and more than 200 businesses. Thousands of evacuations are necessary. Many local roads and possibly some major highways are flooded. Flood waters begin to enter the Fashion Mall and Clearwater Crossings Shopping Center areas.
- 21.00 ft
- The highest flood since March 1913 is in progress. Flood waters cross Keystone Avenue south of East 80th Street and Westfield Drive in Shore Acres. Extensive flooding of Ravenswood, Mystic Bay, Shore Acres, Rocky Ripple, and areas near the Fashion Mall and Clearwater Crossings Shopping Center. Water more than a foot deep in Riviera Club area. Evacuations are likely to exceed one thousand residents. Flood waters approaching critical levels on the Warfleigh levee project.
- 20.00 ft
- Flood waters approach Keystone Avenue north of White River. Much of Ravenswood, Mystic Bay, and areas on both sides of Keystone Avenue south of East 80th Street are flooded by three feet of water. Flood waters nearing residential areas in Shore Acres, Williams Creek Cutoff east of Marott Park, and on the river side of Union Chapel Road. Extensive flooding of the river side of the flood protection in the vicinity of the Indianapolis Art Center and Edgewater Apartments. Flood waters nearing Arden Drive.
- 19.00 ft
- Major flood is in progress. 200 to 400 homes flood. Water overtops an agricultural levee at Conner Prairie Settlement and is at the top of levee in Rocky Ripple. Warfleigh levee raised and fortified in June 2008 from McDonalds in Broad Ripple to Kessler Boulevard. Luxury homes located on Beach Avenue have three feet of water in their basements. Extensive flooding on both sides of Keystone Avenue south of East 80th Street.
- 18.75 ft
- Flood waters reach low steel of the Monon Trail Bridge over the White River.
- 18.50 ft
- An agricultural levee may fail at the Connor Prairie Farm located in southern Hamilton County.
- 18.00 ft
- Major damage occurs in the Ravenswood area. Considerable flooding in the Indianapolis Art Center and Edgewater Apartments area. Numerous local streets on the north side of Indianapolis are flooded.
- 16.00 ft
- Many homes experience basement to first floor flooding near White River at East 116th Street and in Ravenswood. River Edge roads flood.
- 15.30 ft
- River Road just north of 86th Street near the Fashion Mall at the entrance to condominiums begins to flood. High water affects Ravenswood and River Edge Drive. Many basements in Ravenswood fill with one to two feet of water. Some basements fill with more than three feet of water.
- 14.00 ft
- High water closes East 77th Street near Mystic Bay. River Road floods. River Edge Lane and River Road just north of 86th Street flood. Lowest residential areas begin to flood on River Edge Lane. High water staff gage readings begin at 14 feet and continue to 25 feet.
- 2.48 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: 28 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.40 ft | March 26, 1913 |
| 2 | 21.18 ft | August 15, 2026 |
| 3 | 19.19 ft | January 1, 1991 |
| 4 | 18.65 ft | April 23, 1964 |
| 5 | 18.56 ft | January 14, 2005 |
| 6 | 18.19 ft | May 19, 1943 |
| 7 | 18.04 ft | June 30, 1957 |
| 8 | 17.96 ft | June 15, 1958 |
| 9 | 17.88 ft | April 20, 2013 |
| 10 | 17.78 ft | July 11, 2003 |
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 | 3.85 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| White River at NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| White River at Conner Prairie near NoblesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| White River at RavenswoodRiver gauge, White River | 2.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1.6 mi |
| White River at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| White River below Dam at Broad RippleRiver gauge, White River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.1 mi |
| White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 6.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 7.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 2.94 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 1.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 14 mi |
| White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River | 4.84 ft | No reference yet | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Creek at 96th Street, IndianapolisRiver gauge, Williams Creek | 3.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Fall Creek at MillersvilleRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 2.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Mud Creek at FishersRiver gauge, Mud Creek | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Fall Creek at 79th St at IndianapolisRiver gauge, Fall Creek | 121 cfs | Very high | −8.0 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| Sand Creek at 116th Street at FishersRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 1.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River near Nora?
The official flood stage is 11.00 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 near Nora today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.48 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is White River near Nora rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White River near Nora normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River near Nora?
The highest level on record is 22.40 ft on March 26, 1913.
Is White River near Nora expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03351000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.91059, -86.10552(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 | 2.48 ft | 2026-10-18 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 407 cfs | 2026-10-18 13:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Nora (usgs:03351000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-near-nora
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