Major Flood
28.5 ft
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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
25.5 ft
Minor Flood
19.5 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32.5 ft
Estimated top of Pogues Run Dam. Dam failure possible. Devastating flooding possible along Pogues Run in the vicinity of East 21st Street and south on the eastside of Indianapolis.
28.5 ft
Water approaching the concrete portion of the Pogues Run Dam. Major flooding of Pogues Run in the vicinity of East 21st Street and south is possible on the east side of Indianapolis.
25.5 ft
Water near the top of concrete slot in Pogues Run Dam Spillway. Extensive flooding likely along Pogues Run in the vicinity of East 21st Street on the east side of Indianapolis.
19 ft
Dam containing runoff of water into Pogues Run is completely full. Waterfall into dam is completely submerged. Water beginning to flow through concrete slot in the spillway.
15 ft
Boat indicator in Pogues Run Dam at I-70 on the east side of Indianapolis is mostly submerged.
6.5 ft
Water completely covers the low outflow of Pogues Run Dam at this level.
3 ft
Impounded water begins to flow out of Pogues Run Dam.
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 20, 2011 | 19.78 ft | — |
| May 5, 2017 | 14.7 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 14.14 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pogues Run above Dam near I-70 in Eastern Marion County?
The Pogues Run above Dam near I-70 in Eastern Marion County gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03352972) 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 Pogues Run above Dam near I-70 in Eastern Marion County?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pogues Run above Dam near I-70 in Eastern Marion County is 19.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25.5 feet, and major flooding at 28.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pogues Run rises?
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Where is the Pogues Run above Dam near I-70 in Eastern Marion County gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Indiana at coordinates 39.7972°N, 86.0989°W. USGS site number: 03352972. 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.