White River (IN) at Muncie
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Delaware County, Indiana on the White River (IN). Live water level data from USGS gauge 03347000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22.3 ft
Disastrous flooding in rural Delaware County and major flooding in Muncie if flood protection fails. Maximum recordable stage as of 2012.
21 ft
Water is at critical level for main levee system in city of Muncie. This is an unbelievable flood with serious damage for Muncie and Delaware County.
17.5 ft
Record flooding is in progress for rural areas of Delaware County along the White River. Many rural roads impassable with flooding of homes in flood plain areas of the White River. Water is at the level of approximate record flood flow. Major modifications to White River at Muncie from 1940 to 1950 has lowered the March 1913 flood level in the city of Muncie.
16 ft
Erection of flood gate at abandoned municipal swimming pool behind 1706 E. Main Street is necessary. The flood gate protects Muncie's downtown business district. October 2002...this site had a mobile home residence and a chain link gate in the opening. The resident lived on the riverward side of the protection. The mailbox had 1700 on it and the road sign said East Washington.
15 ft
Evacuations may be necessary of residents east of Burlington Street and south of 12th Street. State Road 32 east of Muncie floods.
14 ft
Area roads flood. Residences in southeast sections of Muncie flood. Some evacuations may be necessary.
13.5 ft
Erection of closure at the former Indiana Wire and Steel plant on Bunch Blvd just north of SR 32. The plant grounds lie abandoned in 2007. During Summer of 2009 the former plant was being demolished.
12.5 ft
Sandbagging is necessary to protect the Muncie Water Treatment Plant.
12 ft
Flooding begins in four to five block area of southeast Muncie near 16th St and S Burlington Dr and in Smithfield. County roads and farmland flood. Water level reaches critical stage for levees protecting the Muncie Water Treatment Plant.
10 ft
Riverview and McCulloch Parks, including park roads, begin to flood. Backyards of houses in Yorktown along Buck Creek begin to flood. Backyards of houses and outbuildings along White River in Muncie begin to flood.
9.5 ft
Flooding of lowlands across Delaware County outside of the city of Muncie. Only high levels in the city of Muncie.
9 ft
Some farmlands and county roads flood. Small park near Daleville floods.
8 ft
Lowland flooding begins in city parks and residential backyards.
6 ft
River is bankfull.
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 | 22.6 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Mar 24, 1913 | 22.6 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1937 | 21.07 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1937 | 21.07 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| May 13, 1933 | 20.61 ft | 10,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MIEI3
River
White River (IN)
County
Delaware, IN
Coordinates
40.2039°N, 85.3861°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River (IN) at Muncie?
The White River (IN) at Muncie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03347000) 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 River (IN) at Muncie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (IN) at Muncie is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
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Where is the White River (IN) at Muncie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, Indiana at coordinates 40.2039°N, 85.3861°W. USGS site number: 03347000. 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