Major Flood
17 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
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Harrison Street (Madison Street) may be threatened.
22 ft
Broadway (IN-53) threatened.
21.5 ft
Structures threatened along Broadway (IN-53). 61st Avenue threatened.
19.5 ft
I-65 threatened.
17.5 ft
Taft Street (IN-55) threatened. Low-lying portions of Hidden Lake Park are inundated.
17 ft
Carolyn Drive threatened at Hidden Lake Park.
15 ft
A few low-lying structures threatened along Vermont Street. Parking lots threatened along Broadway (IN-53).
14 ft
Vermont Street threatened.
12.5 ft
Hendricks Street threatened.
8 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks at Turkey Creek Golf Course and Innsbrook Country Club.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.0
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2008 | 17.5 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 13.03 ft | — |
| May 17, 2020 | 12.95 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MTCI3
River
Turkey Creek (IN)
County
Lake, IN
Coordinates
41.5074°N, 87.3237°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turkey Creek (IN) at Merrillville?
The Turkey Creek (IN) at Merrillville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04092977) 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 Turkey Creek (IN) at Merrillville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turkey Creek (IN) at Merrillville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turkey Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the Turkey Creek (IN) at Merrillville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.5074°N, 87.3237°W. USGS site number: 04092977. 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