Major Flood
23 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Major flooding in progress along Clifty Creek. Water levels above those of June 2008. US Highway 31 and SR 46 remain open according to Columbus Response Plan.
20 ft
Extensive flooding of Clifty Park in the Columbus area. Flooding of homes in Newbern and around Petersville. Sunland Road and Indiana 9 near Newbern remained flooded.
18.5 ft
Gladstone Avenue is flooded where it crosses Clifty Creek according to Columbus Response Plan.
9 ft
Backwater from East Fork White River will occur at this level and lower when the East Fork White River at Columbus is 10 feet and higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2008 | 22.17 ft | 18,200 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 21.37 ft | 21,600 cfs |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 20.54 ft | 14,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CCCI3
River
Clifty Creek
County
Bartholomew, IN
Coordinates
39.1853°N, 85.8750°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clifty Creek near Columbus?
The Clifty Creek near Columbus gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03364650) 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 near Columbus?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clifty Creek near Columbus is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clifty Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Clifty Creek near Columbus 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 near Columbus gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana at coordinates 39.1853°N, 85.8750°W. USGS site number: 03364650. 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
- Gauge reading affected by backwater during high flows.
- Stage may be affected by ice.