Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Approaching record flooding. Residential flooding likely. Local river roads flooded by several feet of water.
16 ft
Local river roads flooded by more than 3 feet of water. Residential areas likely affected.
13 ft
Major flooding starts. Local river roads flooded by more than 2 feet of water. Residential area possibly affected.
12 ft
Significant flooding in progress along the Flatrock River. Local river roads are flooded with possibly a few residential areas affected.
9 ft
Flooding occurs along Flatrock River in southern Shelby County. Towns affected include Geneva and Flat Rock.
6 ft
Bartholomew CR 400N closed by high water. Flooding of at least one Shelby county road is also likely. May occur slightly below this level.
3.6 ft
River at a dangerous level for small watercraft near low head dams.
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 26, 1913 | 20.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1937 | 13 ft | 16,600 cfs |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 12.87 ft | 16,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flatrock River at St. Paul?
The Flatrock River at St. Paul gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03363500) 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 St. Paul?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flatrock River at St. Paul is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flatrock River rises?
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Where is the Flatrock River at St. Paul gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Indiana at coordinates 39.4175°N, 85.6342°W. USGS site number: 03363500. 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.