Pleasant Run at Arlington Avenue in Indianapolis
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Marion County, Indiana on the Pleasant Run. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03353120, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Flash flood level of May 28, 1956. Very serious flooding on the east side of Indianapolis. In May 1956, this area was part of 40 to 50 square blocks flooded by Eagle Creek, Pogue's Run, Pleasant Run and other small streams. Most of the 2,000 families evacuated were located on the eastern and southeastern part of the city. Water was 5 to 6 feet deep in many streets. Rainfall of more than 4 inches fell in less than 4 hours on very wet grounds.
14 ft
Arlington Avenue impassable. Extensive flooding of Pleasant Run Golf Course. Much of the low ground in Ellenberger Park is flooded. Serious flooding in the Sherman Drive area near downtown Indianapolis and near Shadeland Avenue on the eastside. Approaching possibly a flood emergency. Highest flood level since May 1956 and nearing a record flood.
13.7 ft
Approximate low steel of Arlington Avenue Bridge over Pleasant Run. Arlington Avenue begins to flood on the north side of Pleasant Run. Highest flood level of Pleasant Run since June 1978. Approaching serious flooding in the vicinity of Sherman Drive near downtown Indianapolis and Shadeland Avenue on the eastside of Indianapolis.
13 ft
Approaching low steel elevation of Arlington Bridge over Pleasant Run near gaging site. Major flooding occurring upstream in the Shadeland Avenue area and downstream in Sherman Drive area. Pleasant Run Golf Course likely flooded and some flooding in Ellenberger Park.
12.3 ft
June 20 2011 locally heavy rains of up to 6 inches caused Pleasant Run just northeast of Pleasant Run Golf Course to flood Pleasant Run Parkway Drive between East 16th and East 21st Street on the eastside of Indianapolis in the vicinity of Shadeland Avenue. Water flowing on East 16th Street in the Shadeland Avenue area was more than a foot deep and had waves. Water from East 16th Street flows directly into Pleasant Run.
10 ft
Pleasant Run floods Pleasant Run Parkway and North Drive in the vicinity of Sherman Drive about 3 miles southeast of downtown Indianapolis.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1956 | 16 ft | — |
| May 27, 1956 | 16 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 1978 | 13.86 ft | 2,600 cfs |
| Jun 24, 1978 | 13.86 ft | 2,600 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 12.37 ft | 2,180 cfs |
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What is the current water level of Pleasant Run at Arlington Avenue in Indianapolis?
The Pleasant Run at Arlington Avenue in Indianapolis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03353120) 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 Pleasant Run at Arlington Avenue in Indianapolis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pleasant Run at Arlington Avenue in Indianapolis is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Pleasant Run at Arlington Avenue in Indianapolis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Indiana at coordinates 39.7758°N, 86.0639°W. USGS site number: 03353120. 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.