Major Flood
12.5 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
Numerous structures are threatened near the creek and US-30 in Valparaiso. IN-2 is threatened at the creek in Valparaiso. Danvers Parkway is threatened in Valparaiso.
12.5 ft
N 50 W threatened southwest of Valparaiso.
12 ft
A few structures are threatened near US-30 and Horse Prairie Avenue. West Street threatened at the creek in Valparaiso.
11.5 ft
US-30 threatened at the creek in Valparaiso. Horse Prairie Avenue is threatened between US-30 and West Street.
11 ft
Kuehl Pollution Control Facility property is threatened in Valparaiso.
9 ft
Water overtops banks along Factory Street.
8 ft
Low-lying sections of First Tee Golf Course are inundated northwest of Valparaiso.
7.5 ft
Zao Island Entertainment Center is threatened in Valparaiso.
6 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near US-30 and West Street.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.0
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | 8.48 ft | 639 cfs |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 8.25 ft | 488 cfs |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 7.36 ft | 477 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCRI3
River
Salt Creek (IN)
County
Porter, IN
Coordinates
41.4667°N, 87.0761°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (IN) at Valparaiso?
The Salt Creek (IN) at Valparaiso gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04094400) 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 Salt Creek (IN) at Valparaiso?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (IN) at Valparaiso is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the Salt Creek (IN) at Valparaiso gauge located?
The gauge is located in Porter County, Indiana at coordinates 41.4667°N, 87.0761°W. USGS site number: 04094400. 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