Major Flood
14.5 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Maximum river stage reading possible from gauging equipment.
14.5 ft
Record flood in progress with county roads flooded. Residential property immediately downstream from the gage floods.
14 ft
County bridge begins to act as a dam.
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, 1996 | 14.49 ft | — |
| Feb 23, 1985 | 11.95 ft | 654 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 11.52 ft | 603 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLTI3
River
Fish Creek (IN)
County
Steuben, IN
Coordinates
41.5322°N, 84.9036°W
Get Flood Alerts for Fish Creek (IN)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton?
The Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04177720) 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 Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fish Creek (IN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton 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 Fish Creek (IN) at Hamilton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Steuben County, Indiana at coordinates 41.5322°N, 84.9036°W. USGS site number: 04177720. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Northern Indiana Lakes at Hamilton Lake at Hamilton
Downstream: St. Joseph River (OH/IN) near Newville
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (04177720), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.