Major Flood
15.2 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.2 ft
Approximate low steel of 16th Street Bridge over Little Eagle Creek at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Extensive flooding along Little Eagle Creek possibly affecting residental and commerical areas.
10 ft
Water starts to spill out of the lowest areas of the creek near the putting green at the Speedway Golf Course.
0.11 ft
Bottom of channel underneath wire weight gage on upstream side of 16th Street Bridge over Little Eagle Creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2003 | 12.79 ft | 3,870 cfs |
| Jul 27, 1979 | 12.13 ft | 3,330 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1978 | 12.13 ft | 3,250 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPEI3
River
Little Eagle Creek
County
Marion, IN
Coordinates
39.7875°N, 86.2280°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Eagle Creek at Speedway?
The Little Eagle Creek at Speedway gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03353600) 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 Eagle Creek at Speedway?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Eagle Creek at Speedway is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 15.2 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Eagle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Eagle Creek at Speedway 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 Little Eagle Creek at Speedway gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Indiana at coordinates 39.7875°N, 86.2280°W. USGS site number: 03353600. 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.