Major Flood
12.5 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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Tentative level for onset of Major Flooding along Brandywine Creek in the Greenfield area. Serious flooding in prgress with numerous local roads flooded.
10.5 ft
Tentative level for significant flooding of Brandywine Creek in the Greenfield area. Extensive flooding along Brandywine Creek with a few local road closed.
9 ft
Flooding begins along Brandywine Creek in the Greenfield area based on levels seen on adjacent watersheds in the area.
7 ft
Near bankfull conditions along Brandywine Creek in the Greenfield area based on levels seen on adjacent watersheds in the area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | 11.18 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 10.85 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 9.82 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BCGI3
River
Brandywine Creek in Indiana
County
Hancock, IN
Coordinates
39.7859°N, 85.7560°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brandywine Creek in Indiana at Greenfield?
The Brandywine Creek in Indiana at Greenfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03361605) 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 Brandywine Creek in Indiana at Greenfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brandywine Creek in Indiana at Greenfield is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brandywine Creek in Indiana rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Brandywine Creek in Indiana at Greenfield 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 Brandywine Creek in Indiana at Greenfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hancock County, Indiana at coordinates 39.7859°N, 85.7560°W. USGS site number: 03361605. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Brandywine Creek near Fairland
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.