Major Flood
18 ft
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Aprroximate low steel or bottom of US Highway 52 bridge of the Flatrock River. Extensive flooding in progress affecting business district immediately north of the river.
19 ft
Major flooding in progress. Everyone available for flood fighting are called up at this level. Flooding begins to affect local businesses and US Highway 52 and SR 44.
18 ft
Major flooding begins in Rushville. Flood waters begin to cover SR 44 in Rushville. Sandbagging of local levee may be necessary if water rises another foot.
15 ft
Significant flooding along the Flatrock River in Rush County. Most county roads along or that cross Flatrock River are flooded.
11 ft
Flatrock River begins to overflow its banks in the Rushville area.
10 ft
CR 150N and 300N begin to have water on them.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2013 | 16.92 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 16.6 ft | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 16.22 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flatrock River at Rushville?
The Flatrock River at Rushville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03363400) 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 Flatrock River at Rushville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flatrock River at Rushville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flatrock River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Flatrock River at Rushville 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 Flatrock River at Rushville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rush County, Indiana at coordinates 39.6042°N, 85.4442°W. USGS site number: 03363400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.