White Lick Creek at Mooresville
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Morgan County, Indiana on the White Lick Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03353800, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Major flooding in progress along White Lick Creek from the Plainfield area to Brooklyn. Numerous local roads flooded. Flood waters beginning to affect shopping center complex in southern Mooresville north and south of Indiana 67. Water is close to bottom of bridge on Indiana 67.
21 ft
Greencastle Road and North White Lick Road on west side of creek flood. Water on the edge of Bottom Road at Rinker Road. Extensive flooding of Old SR 267 just north of I-70.
20.81 ft
During June 2010...a flood bigger than June 2008 occurred upstream in Hendricks County as a result of a partial dam failure and nearly five inches of rain. Crystal Bay at the southern end of Hummel Park flooded. Water flowed over CR 600S. After debris removal on a county road near Hummel Park, Old SR 267 north of I-70 and SR 267 on the north side of Mooresville near the Gravel Pits flooded. This flood wave attenuated as it reached SR 42 because the level was about 3 feet lower than June 2008.
20.8 ft
During June 2010 flood...additional roads flooded included...in Hendricks County...CR 600E about one half mile north of CR 300N, south entrance to Indiana's Boy School from CR 700E, CR 725 E near CR 600S, and in Morgan County...Bottom Road south of Brooklyn.
20 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress.
17.9 ft
South portion of Blue Heron Trail in Plainfield Park flooded by two to three feet of water in fishing lake area.
17 ft
Flooding begins along portions of White Lick Creek.
13.6 ft
The lowest portion of Blue Heron Lake area just west of Crystal Bay Condos has water on the paved walking trail in the fishing lake area.
11.4 ft
The lowest portion of Blue Heron Lake Trail in Hummell Park in Plainfield has water over the paved trail between the two fishing lakes. This may begin as low as the 10.5 level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2008 | 23.8 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 23.8 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 23.65 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 23.65 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Jul 12, 1979 | 23.31 ft | 19,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOOI3
River
White Lick Creek
County
Morgan, IN
Coordinates
39.6088°N, 86.3820°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White Lick Creek at Mooresville?
The White Lick Creek at Mooresville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03353800) 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 White Lick Creek at Mooresville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White Lick Creek at Mooresville is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the White Lick Creek at Mooresville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morgan County, Indiana at coordinates 39.6088°N, 86.3820°W. USGS site number: 03353800. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.