Big Raccoon Creek near Fincastle
Putnam County, Indiana
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19.1 ft
Record flooding is in progress. County roads along Big Raccoon Creek are flooded by several feet. Flood waters near U.S. Highway 231 and SR 236 west of U.S. Highway 231.
- 18 ft
Major flooding along Big Raccoon Creek. Most local roads along Big Raccoon Creek are flooded.
- 16 ft
Higher portions of county road that runs parallel to the right bank in the vicinity of the gage site begins to overflow.
- 14 ft
Extensive flooding blocks road. Access to gage by boat or high ground. Flooding causes plenty of problems.
- 13 ft
County road floods on both sides of gage.
- 11 ft
Lowland flooding in progress along portions of Big Raccoon Creek.
- 9 ft
Low portions of county road in gage vicinity begins to flood.
- 8 ft
Bankfull conditions along Big Raccoon Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1957 | 19.1 ft | 39,900 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 17.24 ft | 23,900 cfs |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 16.45 ft | 23,300 cfs |
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