East Fork Whitewater River at Abington
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wayne County, Indiana on the East Fork Whitewater River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03275600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
22 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
11,170 cfs
Action Stage
11 ft
5,580 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Much of the flood plain is inundated, with several homes near the river in Yankee Town and Brownsville flooded. Long stretches of River Road and Brownsville Road are flooded, with some homes cut off due to flooding.
20 ft
Flooding occurs along Water and Front Streets in Abington, with areas of Abington Pike Flooded. Stretches of River Road are flooded, with flooding in Brownsville and Yankee Town. Much of North Brownsville Road is flooded, with no access around the Paddocks Ford Bridge on Clifton Road near Yankee Town.
18 ft
This is approximately the FEMA 1 percent flood level. Stretches of River Road are flooded, with some properties in Brownsville and Yankee Town incurring flooding, with much of North Brownsville Road underwater. No access is available around the Paddocks Ford Bridge on Clifton Road near Yankee Town.
16 ft
This approaches the flood of record of 16.19 feet set in 1969. Stretches of North Brownsville Road are impacted, with water approaching some homes in Brownsville. In addition, flooding impacts Paddocks Ford Bridge on Clifton Road near Yankee Town.
15 ft
Water begins to cover portions of North Brownsville Road, with access cut off along the West Clifton Road Bridge near Yankee Town.
14 ft
Water spills onto low-lying property along the river downstream of Abington from Yankee Town to Brownsville.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1969 | 16.18 ft | 13,400 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1969 | 16.18 ft | 13,400 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 15.95 ft | 16,142 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 15.95 ft | 16,142 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 15.67 ft | 16,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ABTI3
River
East Fork Whitewater River
County
Wayne, IN
Coordinates
39.7325°N, 84.9597°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork Whitewater River at Abington?
The East Fork Whitewater River at Abington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03275600) 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 East Fork Whitewater River at Abington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork Whitewater River at Abington is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the East Fork Whitewater River at Abington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, Indiana at coordinates 39.7325°N, 84.9597°W. USGS site number: 03275600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.