White River (IN) at Newberry
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Greene County, Indiana on the White River (IN). Live water level data from USGS gauge 03360500, 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
24 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
An unbelievable flood in progress. Water is at the outskirts of Lyons and Bloomfield. River cabins are totally destroyed. Most levees overtop. Transportation at a standstill in Greene County. U.S. 231 and SR 67 flooded. Portions of SR 57 north and south of Newberry washed out. Railroads washed away. Frantic sandbagging of the Elnora levee. Town of Plainville may flood depending on where the Big Bennington levee fails.
28.49 ft
First floor flooding of some residences in and near Newberry.
28 ft
Near record flood is in progress. River cabins completely flood. Water is nearing or over U.S. 231 and SR 57. Sandborn floods by river water. Flood waters enter a few houses and one grain bin in Newberry that is located on the riverside of railroad tracks. Water is at the outskirts of Lyons and Bloomfield.
26 ft
Levee in the Lyons-Marco area was sandbagged during the January 2005 flood.
25.5 ft
Levees in the Newberry area begin to fail. Water floods State Road 57 near Elnora.
25 ft
Water at the top of levees which protect nearly 30,000 acres. A major flood is in progress. Evacuations are necessary at Elnora. Backwater may become a problem in Sandborn.
24.6 ft
Estimated level at which water overtops levee at Elnora. During April 2025 flood, water was 6 inches from top of levee when Newberry crest just under 24.1 feet.
24 ft
Inside flooding of some residences begin. Some people are forced to leave because of flood waters. Water approaches but does not inundate the railroad tracks just southwest of Elnora.
23 ft
Water levels approach major flood. Homes begin to flood in Daviess and Knox counties. Railroad tracks north of Elnora may flood. A few houses in Newberry flood. High water affects homes in Daviess and Knox counties.
21 ft
Flood waters reach critical stage for McGinnis and Shufflebarger Levees.
20.5 ft
State Road 58 at Elnora floods.
20 ft
County Road 550 W in Green County is impassable.
19 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress. Some state and county roads flood. County Road 600 W just north of river flooded by possibly more than two feet of water for a considerable distance in Mary Long Cutoff Area. County Roads 900 W and 750 S begin to flood in Greene County.
18 ft
County Road 550 S in Greene County begins to flood. County Road 600 W just north of the river flooded by possibly more than a foot of water for a short distance in Mary Long Cutoff Area.
17 ft
Flood waters block access and begins to surround about 5 to 10 river cabins on south side of the river just southwest of Newberry.
16 ft
Higher bottomlands begin to flood.
15 ft
Most lowlands flood. A few inches of water on County Road 600 W just north of the river in Mary Long Cutoff Area.
13.5 ft
High water may affect CR 550 S in the Mary Long Cutoff area.
13 ft
Flooding of a few lowlands begins in Greene County.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1875 | 29.75 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 2, 1875 | 29.75 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 28.59 ft | 138,000 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 28.59 ft | 138,000 cfs |
| Mar 26, 1913 | 27.5 ft | 130,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NWBI3
River
White River (IN)
County
Greene, IN
Coordinates
38.9281°N, 87.0193°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River (IN) at Newberry?
The White River (IN) at Newberry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03360500) 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 Newberry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (IN) at Newberry is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the White River (IN) at Newberry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, Indiana at coordinates 38.9281°N, 87.0193°W. USGS site number: 03360500. 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