Major Flood
17 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Catastrophic flooding along Clifty Creek. A flood 7 feet higher than June 2008... appproaching levels seen in March 1913. Residential and commerical flooding in Hartsville, Newbern and the outskirts of Columbus. Most if not all roads flooded.
18 ft
Serious flooding in progress along Clifty Creek. Flooding similar to June 2008. All local roads along Clifty Creek flood. Residential flooding likely in Newbern and the outskirts of Columbus. Commerical flooding also possible in the outskirts of Columbus.
17 ft
Approaching major flooding along Clifty Creek. Highest level since June 2008. Most local roads along Clifty Creek are flooded. Residential flooding possible in the Newbern area and the outskirts of Columbus. Only two floods in history note above this level...June 2008 and March 1913.
13 ft
Significant flooding in progress along Clifty Creek. Flooding likely closes portions of CR 1150E, CR 225N and possibly Sanland Road. Some residential property may begin to flood.
11 ft
Low portions of Clifty Creek immediately north of Hartsville and in the Newbern area flood.
9 ft
Flooding begins in low spot along Clifty Creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1913 | 25.1 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 17.85 ft | 16,200 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1959 | 14.29 ft | 11,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CCHI3
River
Clifty Creek
County
Bartholomew, IN
Coordinates
39.2747°N, 85.7017°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clifty Creek at Hartsville?
The Clifty Creek at Hartsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03364500) 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 Clifty Creek at Hartsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clifty Creek at Hartsville is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clifty Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Clifty Creek at Hartsville 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 Clifty Creek at Hartsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana at coordinates 39.2747°N, 85.7017°W. USGS site number: 03364500. 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.