Station Name: HOLLY CREEK ABOVE 86TH STREET AT INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 814 feet

Nearest Address:
8799 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 39.91666667, -86.1505556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:48PM EDT until May 23 at 9:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... Driftwood River near Edinburgh. White River at Elliston. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Petersburg, and Hazleton. Eel River at Bowling Green. .Rainfall amounts of up to 2.40 inches today in isolated locations combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday is bring producing minor flooding to portions of the East Fork White and middle to lower White River basins. Minor flooding developing on the lower Wabash is possible as well, but confidence is low there. Locally higher amounts may cause rises that are higher than current crests indicate, and those with interests along area rivers should keep updated with the latest information as additional forecasts and warnings are issued. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh. * WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, Lowland flooding in progress along Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County on April 6, 2011. Double Y Saddle Club area flooded. At least 6 inches of water flowing over CR 950N to Club. Water is less than one foot away from CR 330W just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is open but ramp is totally flooded. Water close to one residence at Shelby CR 1000S and CR 900W. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Wednesday morning by around 1100 AM EDT /1000 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:27AM EDT until May 21 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:27 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 7:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Youngs Creek at Amity. .Heavy rainfall has brought Youngs Creek at Amity back above flood stage, and rain throughout today will keep flooding there until Thursday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity. * WHEN...From this morning to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west of US 31 are closed by flood waters. Upstream in Youngs Creek watershed, flooding of city of Franklin parks with flood waters possibly 3 feet deep in some areas. CR 200 N at CR 75 W on northwest side of Franklin and CR 250 S west of US 31 closed by high water. Amity ditch is out of its banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this morning to 6.8 feet late this morning. It will then rise above flood stage late this morning to 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall below flood stage again late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 730 PM EDT.

Flood Watch issued May 20 at 3:16AM EDT until May 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 3:16 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana, including the following counties, in central Indiana, Bartholomew, Johnson and Morgan. In south central Indiana, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and Monroe. In southeast Indiana, Jennings. In southwest Indiana, Daviess, Greene, Knox, Martin and Sullivan. In west central Indiana, Clay and Owen. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread heavy rainfall between 2 to 4 inches fell across the watch area Monday, with additional significant rainfall yesterday. More rainfall today may cause renewed or worsened flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.