Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
This is highest possible reading.
20 ft
Flood waters are at bottom of County Bridge near gage site.
17 ft
Flood waters overtop crude agricultural levee in vicinity of gage.
16 ft
Flooding is at a record level.
15 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress. County Road just north of gage most likely floods.
10 ft
Lowland flooding is in progress.
10 ft
Lowland flooding is in progress.
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 9, 1958 | 15.5 ft | 4,900 cfs |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 15 ft | 5,630 cfs |
| Jun 2, 1980 | 14.78 ft | 4,340 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pipe Creek at Frankton?
The Pipe Creek at Frankton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03348350) 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 Pipe Creek at Frankton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pipe Creek at Frankton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pipe Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pipe Creek at Frankton 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 Pipe Creek at Frankton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Indiana at coordinates 40.2273°N, 85.7664°W. USGS site number: 03348350. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: White River (IN) near Strawtown
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey