RIVER GAUGE · CLIFTY CREEK
Clifty Creek near Columbus
Bartholomew County, Indiana
Water level4.59 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood23 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Clifty Creek
UpstreamClifty Creek at Hartsville
DownstreamEast Fork White River near Seymour
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