Major Flood
9.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Multiple residential structures threatened along Aster Lane in Griffith.
11.5 ft
Joliet Street threatened.
11 ft
Structures threatened along Julie Drive. Lincoln Highway (US-30) threatened.
10.5 ft
Residential structures threatened along Newcastle Drive and Govert Drive. Broad Street and Newcastle Drive threatened.
10 ft
Residential structures threatened along James Wittchen Drive and near Fairbanks Street at Phillips Road.
9.5 ft
Structures threatened along 77th Avenue, Jordan Circle, and near Cline Avenue at US-30. Cline Avenue threatened in Schererville. Arborgast Avenue/Fairbanks Street threatened between Schererville and Griffith.
9 ft
Residential structures threatened along Dorchester Lane and Ashbury Lane. 77th Avenue and Kathleen Drive threatened.
8.5 ft
Knoxbury Drive threatened.
8 ft
Widespread inundation of wetlands and agricultural lands. Turkey Creek Trail threatened.
7.5 ft
James Wittchen Drive and Jordan Circle threatened.
6.5 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Schererville.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.0
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 | 11 ft | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 8.72 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 8.23 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TCSI3
River
Turkey Creek (IN)
County
Lake, IN
Coordinates
41.4924°N, 87.4330°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turkey Creek (IN) at Schererville?
The Turkey Creek (IN) at Schererville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04092964) 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 Schererville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turkey Creek (IN) at Schererville is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turkey Creek (IN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Turkey Creek (IN) at Schererville 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 Turkey Creek (IN) at Schererville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.4924°N, 87.4330°W. USGS site number: 04092964. 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