Major Flood
18.5 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
This is the estimated maximum reading from this site. Level at least six feet above any known flood.
24 ft
Estimated low steel of abandoned bridge at gage site. Level at least three feet above any previously known flood.
18.5 ft
Record to near record local flooding in the vicinity of Delphi.
12 ft
Delphi parks flooded extensively.
10 ft
Left bank is low at gage site. Flooding begins at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1943 | 19.8 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Jul 4, 2003 | 18.64 ft | 18,700 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1958 | 18.26 ft | 14,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DCDI3
River
Deer Creek (IN)
County
Carroll, IN
Coordinates
40.5903°N, 86.6214°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Deer Creek (IN) near Delphi?
The Deer Creek (IN) near Delphi gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03329700) 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 Deer Creek (IN) near Delphi?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Deer Creek (IN) near Delphi is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Deer Creek (IN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Deer Creek (IN) near Delphi 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 Deer Creek (IN) near Delphi gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carroll County, Indiana at coordinates 40.5903°N, 86.6214°W. USGS site number: 03329700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Wabash River at Lafayette
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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.