Major Flood
15.5 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Low steel of CR 450N bridge. The bridge begins to act like a dam at this level.
16.5 ft
Near record flood in progress. Possibly the only road remaining open across Haw Creek is 17th Street. Roads flooded include CR 450N, Marr Road, Rocky Ford Road, 25th Street, 10th Street and State Street or SR 46.
15.5 ft
Major flooding in progress along Haw Creek. Water approaching 25th Street and State Street or SR 46 in Columbus but both roads remain open according to Columbus Response Plan.
14.5 ft
Near major flooding in progress along Haw Creek. Flooded roads include CR 450 N, Rocky Ford Road, 10th Street and Marr Road according to Columbus Response Plan.
12.5 ft
Rocky Ford Road just west of Marr Road closes because of flooding. Rocky Ford Road floods on the westside of the bridge. Columbus People Trail also flooded. CR 450 N outside of the City of Columbus is closed according to Columbus Flood Response Plan.
12 ft
Limited flooding of low lying areas.
9 ft
Haw Creek at bankfull level.
2.1 ft
Haw Creek at low level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2008 | 17 ft | — |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 14.87 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 1956 | 14.84 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HCCI3
River
Haw Creek (IN)
County
Bartholomew, IN
Coordinates
39.2678°N, 85.8561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Haw Creek (IN) near Clifford?
The Haw Creek (IN) near Clifford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03364200) 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 Haw Creek (IN) near Clifford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Haw Creek (IN) near Clifford is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Haw Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the Haw Creek (IN) near Clifford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana at coordinates 39.2678°N, 85.8561°W. USGS site number: 03364200. 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.