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
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Water level near bottom of Sugar Creek Avenue Bridge immediately north of Thorntown. Water fills most of floodway in local area, but only recreational, wildlife or farmland areas affected in immediate area. Possibly much bigger consequences downstream.
17 ft
Significant flooding in progress that affects mostly agricultural, wildlife or recreational lands in immediate area. Much of the local floodway is flooded.
14 ft
Flooding in progress along Sugar Creek in the immediate Thorntown area affecting local wildlife and recreational areas and possibly some agricultural lands. Water surrounds or is at bench in local wildlife area.
11 ft
Water begins to affect lowest local wildlife areas.
1.5 ft
Bottom of stream bed of Sugar Creek on the east side of the Sugar Creek Avenue Bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2015 | 16.55 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 15.68 ft | — |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 15.56 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SUTI3
River
Sugar Creek (IN)
County
Boone, IN
Coordinates
40.1392°N, 86.6047°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sugar Creek (IN) at Thorntown?
The Sugar Creek (IN) at Thorntown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03339273) 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 Thorntown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sugar Creek (IN) at Thorntown is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sugar Creek (IN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sugar Creek (IN) at Thorntown 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 (IN) at Thorntown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Boone County, Indiana at coordinates 40.1392°N, 86.6047°W. USGS site number: 03339273. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.