Major Flood
13 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major flood on the Spy Run Creek. State Street is closed between Clinton and Wells due to flooding.
12 ft
Roads nearest the creek flood and transfer of property to higher ground becomes necessary with evacuations possible.
11 ft
Franke Park Drive along the creek floods as drainage systems backfill. Low profile vehicles become stranded in parking lots by the playground and near the roundabout at the entrance to Franke Park.
10.8 ft
Spy Run Creek begins to top the northern banks near Wells Street and Mildred Ave.
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 1, 2013 | 14.58 ft | 1,910 cfs |
| May 21, 2010 | 13.64 ft | 1,540 cfs |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 13.28 ft | 1,330 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spy Run Creek at Ft. Wayne Childrens Zoo?
The Spy Run Creek at Ft. Wayne Childrens Zoo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04182808) 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 Spy Run Creek at Ft. Wayne Childrens Zoo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spy Run Creek at Ft. Wayne Childrens Zoo is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spy Run Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Spy Run Creek at Ft. Wayne Childrens Zoo 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 Spy Run Creek at Ft. Wayne Childrens Zoo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Indiana at coordinates 41.1047°N, 85.1577°W. USGS site number: 04182808. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Maumee River at Columbia St. at Ft. Wayne
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (04182808), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.