Major Flood
21 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.5 ft
Record flooding. Businesses and homes flooded. Numerous roads underwater.
23 ft
Near record flooding is in progress.
21 ft
Major flooding is in progress. Evacuations necessary along SR 234 just east of Shades State Park. Buildings at Crawfordsville Power Plant flood. Business and residence just north of Sugar Creek along U.S. 231 flood.
20 ft
Mobile homes extensively flood in a camping area about 1/2 mile upstream of US Hwy 136 in the Crawfordsville area.
19 ft
Residences and SR 234 in northeast Parke County begin to flood. Extensive flooding north of Sugar Creek near U.S. 231 is in progress. Flooding begins on Crawfordsville Power Plant grounds. Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress. Extensive flooding of low areas of Shades and Turkey Run State Parks.
18.5 ft
A mobile home park at Darlington may flood extensively and a few evacuations may be necessary.
17 ft
Flooding is in progress along Sugar Creek. Montgomery CR 175 E, Rock River Ridge Road and other roads are impassable. Flooding begins north of Sugar Creek along U.S. 231.
15 ft
Montgomery County Road 175 E, Rock River Ridge Road and other county roads begin to flood. Higher campgrounds begin to flood. Agricultural flooding is in progress.
13 ft
Bankfull level is reached. Agricultural flooding begins. Low campgrounds flood. Trails in Shades and Turkey Run State Parks near Sugar Creek begin to flood.
6 ft
Level considered unsafe for canoeing on Sugar Creek.
5 ft
Level that restrictions begin on canoeing on Sugar Creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 17.3 ft | 36,000 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 15.33 ft | 29,400 cfs |
| Jun 27, 1957 | 14.4 ft | 26,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CRWI3
River
Sugar Creek (IN)
County
Montgomery, IN
Coordinates
40.0503°N, 86.9072°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sugar Creek (IN) at Crawfordsville?
The Sugar Creek (IN) at Crawfordsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03339500) 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 (IN) at Crawfordsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sugar Creek (IN) at Crawfordsville is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sugar Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the Sugar Creek (IN) at Crawfordsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Indiana at coordinates 40.0503°N, 86.9072°W. USGS site number: 03339500. 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
- Due to the removal of a nearby low-head dam, the USGS relocated this gauge from just upstream of the U.S. Highway 231 bridge to the bridge at Lafayette Avenue which resulted in changes to the gauge heights and datum. See the Additional Information section further down on this page for more details.