Youngs Creek at Amity
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Johnson County, Indiana on the Youngs Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03362000, 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
14 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
Approaching low steel of County Road 400S. A flood nearly two feet higher than June 2008. State Road 252 east of Youngs Creek...County Road 400S west of Youngs Creek and several other county roads are extensively flooded. Travel by vehicle in southern portion of Johnson County nearly impossible.
15.9 ft
A great flood similar to June 2008 in progress. Local county roads are extensively flooded, with rescue for those driving into them only possible by boat. SR 252 just downstream of the gage site is extensively flooded. Possible local landslides along Youngs Creek on right bank just downstream of SR 252 occurred in June 2008. Extensive crop damage. Water nearing low steel of CR 400 S bridge.
15 ft
Approaching a record flood. SR 252 and numerous local roads are closed. Travel very difficult in local area at best. Only the June 2008 flood exceeded this level since 1941.
14 ft
Flood waters begin to go over SR 252. Major flooding affected extensive agricultural lands and some residential and commerical areas. Travel in local area rather difficult because many local roads are flooded.
13 ft
Unusal flooding along Youngs Creek. Only three floods since 1941 crested at or above this level. Water approaching SR 252. Some residential and commercial areas are affected. Numerous local roads flooded by a foot or more of water. Extensive agricultural flooding.
12 ft
Extensive flooding in progress along Youngs Creek. Flood waters affect parks, roads and a few residential and commercial areas.
11 ft
Flooding along Youngs Creek becoming more extensive. Historically since 1941, most floods crest at or below this level.
10 ft
Significant flooding in progress. Parks and some local roads are flooded by a foot or more of water. Agricultural flooding is noticeable.
9 ft
Johnson County Roads 350 S and 400 S west of US 31 are closed by flood waters. Upstream in Youngs Creek watershed, flooding of city of Franklin parks with flood waters possibly 3 feet deep in some areas. CR 200 N at CR 75 W on northwest side of Franklin and CR 250 S west of US 31 closed by high water. Amity ditch is out of its banks.
7 ft
Youngs Creek at flood stage. Most low areas along creek are flooded. Approaches to CR 400S bridge over Youngs Creek begin to flood.
5 ft
Youngs Creek approaching bankfull conditions.
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 7, 2008 | 15.67 ft | 20,500 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 15.67 ft | 20,500 cfs |
| Jan 26, 1952 | 13.4 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Jan 26, 1952 | 13.4 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 13.01 ft | 9,850 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Youngs Creek at Amity?
The Youngs Creek at Amity gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03362000) 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 Youngs Creek at Amity?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Youngs Creek at Amity is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
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Where is the Youngs Creek at Amity gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Indiana at coordinates 39.4189°N, 86.0050°W. USGS site number: 03362000. 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.