Moderate Flood
12 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.
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.58 ft
Near record flooding along Fall Creek. On September 2, 2003 one motorist drowned because rescuers could not reach her because of the swift water.
14 ft
Extensive flooding in the Emerson and 56th Street area along Fall Creek. 56th Street closed due to high water.
13 ft
Extensive flooding along Fall Creek. Local roads are flooded. Building northeast of gaging site can be flooded by a few feet of water if flood protection fails.
10 ft
Parking lot of commercial district area at 5440 Fall Creek Parkway North Drive just northeast of gaging site begins to flood.
8.5 ft
Bankfull level. Walking trail along Fall Creek is flooded.
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 25, 1913 | 16.3 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 15.68 ft | 11,900 cfs |
| Dec 23, 2013 | 14.34 ft | 9,670 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MLRI3
River
Fall Creek (IN)
County
Marion, IN
Coordinates
39.8519°N, 86.0875°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fall Creek (IN) at Millersville?
The Fall Creek (IN) at Millersville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03352500) 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 Fall Creek (IN) at Millersville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fall Creek (IN) at Millersville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Fall Creek (IN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fall Creek (IN) at Millersville 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 Fall Creek (IN) at Millersville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Indiana at coordinates 39.8519°N, 86.0875°W. USGS site number: 03352500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Downstream: Fall Creek (IN) at 16th Street in Indianapolis
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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.