Buck Creek (IN) at Acton
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Marion County, Indiana on the Buck Creek (IN). Live water level data from USGS gauge 03361850, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22.8 ft
Float of gage near or at the instrument shelf. No further readings possible.
20.9 ft
Low steel of the Mc Gregor Road Bridge near the gaging site.
19.89 ft
Top of still well of gaging site.
19 ft
Highest flood level since May 28, 1956. A disastrous flood possible along Buck Creek affecting residential areas. Roads and bridges may be washed out.
18 ft
A major flood in progress along Buck Creek. Flood levels are the highest since May 1956. Flooding of residential areas likely. Local roads flooded by several feet.
15 ft
Buck Creek at a level not seen in the Acton area since the July 1969 flood. Several local roads extensively flooded. Flooding of residential areas possible.
14 ft
Significant flooding along Buck Creek in southeast Marion and northwest Shelby counties. Shelby CR 700N is flooded extensively just a short distance east of Shelby CR 875W. Extensive flooding of agricultural and recreational areas in the Acton area. Some residential flooding is possible.
12 ft
Extensive lowland flooding along Buck Creek in southeast Marion and northwest Shelby Counties. Flooding affects agricultural and recreational areas. Flooding may affect some residential areas. Shelby CR 700N one quarter of a mile east of Shelby CR 875 is flooded by more than one foot of water especially if Sugar Creek at New Palestine is 8 feet or higher.
9.5 ft
Flooding in progress along Buck Creek in southeast Marion and northwest Shelby Counties. Flooding primarily affects agricultural land and some recreational areas. Flooding of Shelby CR 700N one quarter of a mile east of Shelby CR 875W may begin at this level especially if Sugar Creek at New Palestine is 7 feet or higher.
6.4 ft
Buck Creek approaching bankfull levels in southeast Marion and northwest Shelby counties. Buck Creek is quite noticeable along Shelby CR 700N one quarter of a mile east of Shelby CR 875W. Sugar Creek at New Palestine had crest of 6.7 feet on July 21, 2010.
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 19, 1969 | 14.99 ft | 7,140 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1969 | 14.99 ft | 7,140 cfs |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 14.44 ft | 6,310 cfs |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 14.44 ft | 6,310 cfs |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 14.01 ft | 5,760 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ACTI3
River
Buck Creek (IN)
County
Marion, IN
Coordinates
39.6569°N, 85.9575°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buck Creek (IN) at Acton?
The Buck Creek (IN) at Acton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03361850) 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 Buck Creek (IN) at Acton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buck Creek (IN) at Acton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Buck Creek (IN) at Acton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Indiana at coordinates 39.6569°N, 85.9575°W. USGS site number: 03361850. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.