RIVER GAUGE · BLUE RIVER (IN)
Blue River (IN) at Fredericksburg
Washington County, Indiana
Water level2.65 ft
Flow41 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft8,372 cfs
Minor flood20 ft10,380 cfs
Moderate flood24 ft17,200 cfs
Major flood27 ft37,600 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Large sections of town flood along river.
- 27 ft
Some evacuations begin in homes along backroads.
- 24 ft
Water surrounds some homes along backroads.
- 23 ft
US 150 is closed.
- 22 ft
Backroads in town flood. Water approaches US 150.
- 20 ft
Water covers parts of Fredericksburg-Depauw Road near river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1959 | 29.2 ft | — |
| Mar 8, 1964 | 29 ft | — |
| Mar 19, 2008 | 27.37 ft | 41,700 cfs |
More on Blue River (IN)
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