White River (IN) at Eagle Valley Power Plant
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Morgan County, Indiana on the White River (IN). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CENI3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
610 ft
Moderate Flood
607 ft
Minor Flood
603 ft
Action Stage
599.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
613.5 ft
Water is at the top of levee protecting homes in the north and west portions of Martinsville.
613 ft
Water is at estimated height of the March 1913 flood crest or record flood level.
612.2 ft
On the Evening of June 6 and the Morning of June 8 rain of 8 to more than 10 inches fell in Owen and much of Morgan Counties. The rain fell when the ground was already very wet from storms earlier in June and the White River ranged from flood stage in Morgan County to 6 feet over flood stage in Owen County. This effect was disastrous flooding in Morgan and Owen Counties with river levels approaching March 1913 levels from Martinsville area to and including the Spencer area.
612.19 ft
During June 2008 deluge more than half of Martinsville flooded...State Road 37 both north and south of Martinsville was closed at times...record flood on Indian Creek and many apartments and businesses on east side of State Road 37 were heavily damaged. Some apartments and homes had more than 3 feet of water in them. The water level at SR 39 and White River for this flood remained considerably lower the Labor Day 2003 flood. The new Martinsville WWTP remained high and dry.
612.16 ft
In southwest Morgan County, extreme local flood blocked SR 67 going south where the 67 becomes 2 lanes. The town of Paragon was cut off from the outside world as SR 67 flooded also flooded south of Paragon. The town itself was extensively flooded by local flooding and extreme river flooding occurred east of the railroad tracks in the nearby rural areas.
610.5 ft
Homes in an area on the right bank of the White River between Martinsville and Paragon flood.
610.1 ft
The older section of the small town of Waverly floods. Several evacuations are necessary. Sandbagging prevents much flooding.
610 ft
Flood waters cover the flood plain along SR 39 connecting SRs 37 and 67 just southwest of Martinsville. Flooding causes the evacuation of a few people and damages Blue Bluff Road near IPL Power Plant. Local river roads are impassable.
607 ft
Extensive flooding of agricultural lands. Blue Bluff and Paragon Roads are impassable. Flood waters affect a few homes in Waverly.
603.5 ft
Blue Bluff Road just north of Blue Bluff Bridge has about six inches of water on it.
603 ft
Low agricultural fields begin to flood.
602 ft
Crops begin to flood.
593.5 ft
This level is the top of dam or pool stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1913 | 613.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 24, 1913 | 613.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 612.2 ft | — |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 612.2 ft | — |
| Sep 2, 2003 | 611.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CENI3
River
White River (IN)
County
Morgan, IN
Coordinates
39.4858°N, 86.4189°W
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What is the current water level of White River (IN) at Eagle Valley Power Plant?
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What is flood stage for White River (IN) at Eagle Valley Power Plant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (IN) at Eagle Valley Power Plant is 603 feet. Action stage begins at 599.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 607 feet, and major flooding at 610 feet.
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Where is the White River (IN) at Eagle Valley Power Plant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morgan County, Indiana at coordinates 39.4858°N, 86.4189°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.