Major Flood
32 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VRNI3
River
Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River
County
Jennings, IN
Coordinates
38.9764°N, 85.6197°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River near Vernon?
The Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River near Vernon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03369500) 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 Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River near Vernon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River near Vernon is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River rises?
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Where is the Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River near Vernon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jennings County, Indiana at coordinates 38.9764°N, 85.6197°W. USGS site number: 03369500. 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