Station Name: WHITE RIVER AT INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 653 feet

Nearest Address:
598 W Raymond St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 39.73713889, -86.1696944

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 1:05PM EDT until May 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Elliston. White River at Newberry. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. Driftwood River near Edinburgh. White River at Spencer. White River at Hazleton. .Rainfall amounts of 0.75 to two inches this afternoon and overnight combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday will bring 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 lower 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 forecast. * WHERE...Driftwood River near Edinburgh. * WHEN...From late tonight to early 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 12:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.

Flood Watch issued May 19 at 1:02PM EDT until May 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...From 3 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday 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 yesterday. Additional rainfall between 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts, is expected today into Wednesday. Heavy rainfall may lead renewed flooding and exacerbate flooding that is ongoing. - 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.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 12:35PM EDT until May 20 at 7:24AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 12:35 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Youngs Creek at Amity. Eel River at Bowling Green. .Rainfall amounts of two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday has brought minor flooding to Youngs Creek at Amity and the Eel River at Bowling Green. These sites are forecast to go back below flood stage tonight however additional rainfall is expected this afternoon and overnight that could bring flooding back. Please stay tuned to the the latest updates and forecast for your area. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Youngs Creek at Amity. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Youngs Creek at flood stage. Most low areas along creek are flooded. Approaches to CR 400S bridge over Youngs Creek begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 1:05PM EDT until May 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Elliston. White River at Newberry. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. Driftwood River near Edinburgh. White River at Spencer. White River at Hazleton. .Rainfall amounts of 0.75 to two inches this afternoon and overnight combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday will bring 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 lower 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 forecast. * WHERE...White River at Spencer. * WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins in the Spencer and Gosport areas. The river begins to backup Rattlesnake, Fall, McCormicks, Limestone, Big, and Bean Blossom Creeks. Spencer Public Access site begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.