Major Flood
10 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Possible record flooding of Sugar Creek and this portion of Hancock County. Water possibly over both State Road 234 west of Eden and State Road 9 just north of Eden. Possible residential flooding in northwest sections of Eden. Water at the bottom of the State Road 234 bridge over Sugar Creek.
10 ft
Extensive flooding of Sugar Creek in the State Road 234 and Eden areas. You need boats to reach the private grounds located on southeast side of bridge.
8.5 ft
Extensive lowland flooding along Sugar Creek in the State Road 234 area. Private recreational or camping area on southeast side of bridge greatly affected.
7 ft
Flooding of camping or private recreational area located on the southeast side of the State Road 234 bridge over Sugar Creek begins.
6 ft
Bankfull level of Sugar Creek in the State Road 234 area.
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 23, 2010 | 8.83 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 8.11 ft | — |
| Feb 12, 2009 | 7.78 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SUGI3
River
Sugar Creek (central)
County
Hancock, IN
Coordinates
39.9006°N, 85.7986°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sugar Creek (central) near Eden?
The Sugar Creek (central) near Eden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03361632) 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 Sugar Creek (central) near Eden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sugar Creek (central) near Eden is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sugar Creek (central) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sugar Creek (central) near Eden 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 Sugar Creek (central) near Eden gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hancock County, Indiana at coordinates 39.9006°N, 85.7986°W. USGS site number: 03361632. 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
- USGS data is no longer available.