RIVER GAUGE · SPY RUN CREEK
Spy Run Creek at Ft. Wayne Childrens Zoo
Allen County, Indiana
Water level8.77 ft
Flow303 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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