Major Flood
13 ft
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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
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Two motorists perished on 266th street near Arcadia in April 2013 while attempting to drive through water more than 3 feet deep. Similar levels also on Mt. Pleasant Road. This was a record flood on Cicero Creek.
13 ft
Major flooding of Cicero Creek. Both 266th street and Mt. Pleasant Road at Cicero Creek are impassable. Water is more than 2 feet deep or more on both roads.
12 ft
Significant flooding of Cicero Creek in Arcadia area. Water flowing over 266th street west of bridge over Cicero Creek and over Mt. Pleasant Rd just south of bridge over Cicero Creek.
11.5 ft
Extensive lowland flooding of Cicero Creek. Water is six inches deep on 266th Street just west of Cicero Creek and about half way across of Mt. Pleasant road just south of Cicero Creek.
10 ft
Noticeable flooding of Cicero Creek just east of Arcadia.
9 ft
Some flooding of Cicero Creek along Mt. Pleasant Rd and 266th Street near Arcadia.
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 19, 2013 | 14.03 ft | 8,050 cfs |
| May 5, 2017 | 12.51 ft | 4,670 cfs |
| Jan 12, 2005 | 12.15 ft | 4,060 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cicero Creek at Arcadia?
The Cicero Creek at Arcadia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03349510) 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 Cicero Creek at Arcadia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cicero Creek at Arcadia is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cicero Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cicero Creek at Arcadia 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 Cicero Creek at Arcadia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Indiana at coordinates 40.1744°N, 86.0006°W. USGS site number: 03349510. 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.