Major Flood
11 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Major flooding along Pogues Run in the Cottage Home Neighborhood begins to spread to downtown Indianapolis at this level and higher. Pogues Run goes underground just north of New York Street and the carrying capacity of the tunnel is reached or soon will be reached. Serious, widespread flooding will occur in downtown Indianapolis as flood levels rise.
11 ft
Major flooding is occurring in the Vermont Street area near downtown Indianapolis. Some city streets are flooded by 1 to 2 feet of water. Residential and business areas flood in the Cottage Home Neighborhood.
10 ft
Significant flooding in progress along Pogues Run in the Vermont Street area near downtown Indianapolis. City streets are impassable and some residential and business areas may flood in the Cottage Home Neighborhood.
9 ft
Pogues Run is beginning to flood in the Vermont Street area near downstown Indianapolis. Flooding of city streets is likely occurring.
8 ft
Pogues Run is approaching bankfull level in the Vermont Street area near 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2015 | 8.51 ft | — |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 8.22 ft | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | 6.37 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pogues Run at Vermont Street in Indianapolis?
The Pogues Run at Vermont Street in Indianapolis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03352988) 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 at Vermont Street in Indianapolis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pogues Run at Vermont Street in Indianapolis is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pogues Run rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pogues Run at Vermont Street in Indianapolis 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 Pogues Run at Vermont Street in Indianapolis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Indiana at coordinates 39.7722°N, 86.1394°W. USGS site number: 03352988. 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.