Moderate Flood
19 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.
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.62 ft
Near major flooding along Mill Creek.
19 ft
Extensive flooding along Mill Creek. Camp Otto, Owen Park and possibly other local roads flood.
16.5 ft
Flood water near or on Owen Park Road. Camp Otto Road flooded by several feet of water.
15 ft
Mill Creek at flood stage. Camp Otto Road begins to flood. Low pasture land along Mill Creek begins to flood.
12.7 ft
Mill Creek at bankfull levels. Water near Owen Park Road south of North Cataract Road, but road is open. Camp Otto Road may have water in some spots at this level.
10 ft
Water close to or on Camp Otto Road.
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 29, 1990 | 23 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 22.61 ft | 10,800 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1960 | 22.58 ft | 11,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek (IN) near Cataract?
The Mill Creek (IN) near Cataract gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03358000) 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 Mill Creek (IN) near Cataract?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek (IN) near Cataract is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the Mill Creek (IN) near Cataract gauge located?
The gauge is located in Owen County, Indiana at coordinates 39.4413°N, 86.7561°W. USGS site number: 03358000. 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.