Little Buck Creek near Indianapolis
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Marion County, Indiana on the Little Buck Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LBCI3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Approximate low steel of Belmont Avenue Bridge over Lick Creek. Immediately to the east are the bridges of SR 37 over Lick Creek. Low steel of these bridges appeared to be similar to the Belmont Avenue Bridge. Residential flooding may begin near this level.
15.5 ft
Very maximum reading possbile. This is the elevation of instrument shelf in the wellhouse.
13.5 ft
Approaching maximum reliable river reading. Float near wellhouse floor.
10.51 ft
On April 21, 2011 Little Buck Creek which is dredged and mostly leveed from Tibbs Ave eastward to Banta Road was at bankfull levels and flowing fast. A low spot exists near Redland Way which allowed the water to be at the very edge of Banta Road. No flooding was observed of parks or residential areas from SR 37 eastward to Banta Road.
10.5 ft
On April 20, 2011, Little Buck Creek at the top of its banks from Tibbs Ave. eastward to Bluff Road and northeast to Banta Road. Water at the very edge of W. Banta Rd just west of Redland Way. Water near the north side of Southport Rd just east of Southport WWTP. Water also along the east side of SR 37 extending from Little Buck Cr north to Banta Rd and north of Banta Rd more than one quarter of a mile. Water more than 3 feet lower than SR 37.
1.8 ft
Stream is dry. There is no flowing water, just a sand and gravel trail that deer walk in.
1.3 ft
Bottom of channel below wire weight gage on Belmont Avenue Bridge over Little Buck Creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2008 | 13.21 ft | — |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 13.21 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 13.12 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 13.12 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 11.24 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LBCI3
River
Little Buck Creek
County
Marion, IN
Coordinates
39.6667°N, 86.1967°W
Get Flood Alerts for Little Buck Creek
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 Little Buck Creek near Indianapolis?
The Little Buck Creek near Indianapolis gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Little Buck Creek near Indianapolis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Buck Creek near Indianapolis is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Buck Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Buck Creek near Indianapolis to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Little Buck Creek near Indianapolis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Indiana at coordinates 39.6667°N, 86.1967°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey