Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Parts of Madison Road and Main Street unpassable due to high water along Big Duck Creek.
17 ft
Parts of 9th Street and South B Street unpassable due to high water along Big Duck Creek.
12 ft
Parts of State Road 13 unpassable due to high water along portions of Big Duck Creek.
11 ft
Extensive flooding in progress in early May 2017 with highest level since flood of April 2013. Water nearing a few residential areas. Portions of North F Street and 16th street unpassable due to high water.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2022 | 11.84 ft | — |
| May 4, 2017 | 11.31 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 10.18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BDCI3
River
Big Duck Creek
County
Madison, IN
Coordinates
40.2811°N, 85.8425°W
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StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Duck Creek at Elwood?
The Big Duck Creek at Elwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 033483827) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Duck Creek at Elwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Duck Creek at Elwood is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Duck Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Duck Creek at Elwood to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Duck Creek at Elwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Indiana at coordinates 40.2811°N, 85.8425°W. USGS site number: 033483827. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: White River (IN) near Strawtown
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey