Major Flood
21 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding in progress along North Fork Salt Creek in the Nashville area. Flood levels similar to those seen on June 7, 2008 and are a foot or more higher than those of July 2015.
20 ft
Extensive flooding in progrees along the North Fork Salt Creek in the Nashville area. Flood levels similar to those of July 13-14, 2015.
19.5 ft
Extensive flooding along North Fork Salt Creek in the Nashville area. Flooding affects Brown County Jail and local busineses. Roads are closed.
18 ft
Flooding becomes more extensive along North Fork Salt Creek in the Nashville area. Some roads are flooded and possibly a few businesses. This level is similar to the July 12, 2015 flood...the first of two floods to strike the Nashville area in just a few days. The following flood, less than two days later, was higher and more severe.
17 ft
Significant flooding begins in the Nashville area. High water closes at least one road.
16 ft
Flooding in progress on at least one road in the Nashville area.
15.8 ft
Flooding begins along much of the North Fork Salt Creek in the Nashville area.
15.55 ft
High water starts over the gravel road to the Nashville Wastewater Treatment Plant at this level or slightly higher.
14 ft
Approaching the top of the bank. High water begins to affect low spots in agricultural fields.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2015 | 20.04 ft | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 19.87 ft | 6,490 cfs |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 19.08 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NFSI3
River
North Fork Salt Creek (IN)
County
Brown, IN
Coordinates
39.2014°N, 86.2471°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Salt Creek (IN) at Nashville?
The North Fork Salt Creek (IN) at Nashville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03371650) 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 North Fork Salt Creek (IN) at Nashville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Salt Creek (IN) at Nashville is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Salt Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the North Fork Salt Creek (IN) at Nashville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brown County, Indiana at coordinates 39.2014°N, 86.2471°W. USGS site number: 03371650. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Salt Creek (IN) at Monroe Lake
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey