Major Flood
15 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
13.5 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major local flooding in progress. Water level significantly higher on north side of 196th Street than south side. Water possiblly approaching the north side of 196th Street near Mystic Road. Extensive flooding of the west bank of William Lock Ditch south of 196th Street. Water nearly two feet deep around gaging site.
14 ft
Extensive local flooding in progress. Water is higher on the north side of 196th street than the south side as openings are full. Extensive flooding especially of west bank of William Lock Ditch. Water surrounds gaging station.
13 ft
The openings under 196th Street are full. Water spilling out of William Lock Ditch especially the west bank both north and south of 196th Street.
12 ft
Water nearing the top of two drainage openings under 196th Street. Water spills out of William Lock Ditch on the north and south side of 196th Street.
10 ft
William Lock Ditch is at bankfull levels both north and south of the intersection of 196th Street and Mystic Road.
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 22, 2010 | 13.69 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 13.56 ft | — |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 13.43 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLDI3
River
William Locke Drain
County
Hamilton, IN
Coordinates
40.0736°N, 85.9250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of William Locke Drain near Durbin?
The William Locke Drain near Durbin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03350660) 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 William Locke Drain near Durbin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for William Locke Drain near Durbin is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when William Locke Drain rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add William Locke Drain near Durbin to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the William Locke Drain near Durbin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Indiana at coordinates 40.0736°N, 85.9250°W. USGS site number: 03350660. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Stony Creek (IN) near Noblesville
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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.