RIVER GAUGE · VERNON FORK MUSCATATUCK RIVER
Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River near Vernon
Jennings County, Indiana
Water level2.31 ft
Flow16 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood32 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 38 ft
Level of approximate highest reading that is possible from gaging site.
- 35 ft
Near record flooding is in progress.
- 32 ft
Dogform Bridge begins to act as a dam. This is where gaging site is located. Gage readings may be unreliable.
- 27 ft
Extensive flooding may threaten homes and roads.
- 26 ft
Sandbagging of a few homes near the Muscatatuck River in the Vernon area during March 2008 high water.
- 22 ft
Unusual high flow and flooding.
- 16 ft
Flooding of lowlands begin.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1959 | 32.83 ft | 56,800 cfs |
| May 23, 1968 | 29.46 ft | 40,600 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1960 | 28.13 ft | 35,300 cfs |
More on Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River
UpstreamBrush Creek (IN) near Nebraska
DownstreamEast Fork White River at Rivervale
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