Driftwood River near Edinburgh
Flood Warning
Flood Watch
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/04/2025 2:30 PM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 04/04/2025 11:03 AM EDTRecord: 20.3 ftLow Threshold: 94 cfsCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 17 ft Moderate Flooding 14 ft Minor Flooding 11 ft Action 9 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 20 - Near record flooding along the Driftwood River. Several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W destroyed. Flooding of additional residences possible along CR 330W and CR 325W. Residences at the west end of CR 500N on the east side of the river may flood. Possible flooding of Tannehill Rd on east side of bridge. Extensive flooding of portions of CR 330W both north and south of Tannehill Rd. Water over CR 250W just west of I-65 rest stop. CR 325W south of Lowell Rd flooded.
- 17 - Highest level since June 2008 for the Driftwood River. Flooding of several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W very likely. Lowell Rd flooded at CR 250W just east of the bridge. Flooding occurs along several portions of CR 330W and CR 325W including north of Tannehill Rd. Extensive flooding of Tannehill Rd west of bridge and CR 500N east of river. Water within a few feet of CR 250W just west of I-65 rest stop. Water near top of levee on the west side of the river at gage site.
- 16.3 - Extensive flooding in progress. At this level in December 2013...US Highway 31 was closed by high water just north of SR 252 at Edinburgh. The Big Blue River was flooding the road. Big Blue River had crested at Shelbyville slightly over 18 feet and Sugar Creek near Edinburgh had reached 16.8 feet.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 39.3392, -85.9864 |
| RFC | OHRFC |
| State | IN |
| WFO | IND |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 03363000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.49 ft | on 04-13-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 14.08 ft | on 03-26-2023 | (P) |
| 3. | 13.47 ft | on 03-09-2022 | (P) |
| 4. | 14.02 ft | on 07-18-2021 | |
| 5. | 12.79 ft | on 06-21-2021 | (P) |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.49 ft | on 04-13-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 14.08 ft | on 03-26-2023 | (P) |
| 3. | 13.47 ft | on 03-09-2022 | (P) |
| 4. | 14.02 ft | on 07-18-2021 | |
| 5. | 12.79 ft | on 06-21-2021 | (P) |
| 6. | 11.91 ft | on 03-01-2021 | (P) |
| 7. | 13.88 ft | on 03-21-2020 | (P) |
| 8. | 12.03 ft | on 02-12-2020 | (P) |
| 9. | 14.56 ft | on 01-13-2020 | |
| 10. | 14.75 ft | on 06-18-2019 | |
| 11. | 12.76 ft | on 04-27-2019 | |
| 12. | 15.18 ft | on 02-08-2019 | |
| 13. | 12.03 ft | on 01-25-2019 | |
| 14. | 13.15 ft | on 11-03-2018 | |
| 15. | 13.47 ft | on 09-11-2018 | |
| 16. | 15.65 ft | on 04-04-2018 | |
| 17. | 14.14 ft | on 02-26-2018 | (P) |
| 18. | 12.49 ft | on 11-07-2017 | (P) |
| 19. | 14.13 ft | on 07-13-2017 | (P) |
| 20. | 10.80 ft | on 06-25-2017 | (P) |
| 21. | 9.73 ft | on 06-16-2017 | (P) |
| 22. | 14.30 ft | on 05-06-2017 | |
| 23. | 12.56 ft | on 01-21-2017 | (P) |
| 24. | 11.74 ft | on 04-13-2016 | (P) |
| 25. | 11.78 ft | on 02-25-2016 | (P) |
| 26. | 14.27 ft | on 12-29-2015 | |
| 27. | 13.11 ft | on 07-15-2015 | |
| 28. | 12.61 ft | on 06-29-2015 | |
| 29. | 11.84 ft | on 04-10-2015 | |
| 30. | 11.15 ft | on 03-15-2015 | |
| 31. | 13.81 ft | on 04-05-2014 | |
| 32. | 16.53 ft | on 12-23-2013 | |
| 33. | 14.83 ft | on 01-14-2013 | |
| 34. | 14.31 ft | on 06-21-2011 | |
| 35. | 15.67 ft | on 04-21-2011 | |
| 36. | 14.95 ft | on 03-07-2011 | |
| 37. | 17.28 ft | on 06-07-2008 | |
| 38. | 16.20 ft | on 12-31-1990 | 1 |
| 39. | 16.97 ft | on 03-06-1963 | 1 |
| 40. | 20.30 ft | on 03-28-1913 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.30 ft | on 03-28-1913 | |
| 2. | 17.28 ft | on 06-07-2008 | |
| 3. | 16.97 ft | on 03-06-1963 | 1 |
| 4. | 16.53 ft | on 12-23-2013 | |
| 5. | 16.20 ft | on 12-31-1990 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.30 ft | on 03-28-1913 | |
| 2. | 17.28 ft | on 06-07-2008 | |
| 3. | 16.97 ft | on 03-06-1963 | 1 |
| 4. | 16.53 ft | on 12-23-2013 | |
| 5. | 16.20 ft | on 12-31-1990 | 1 |
| 6. | 15.67 ft | on 04-21-2011 | |
| 7. | 15.65 ft | on 04-04-2018 | |
| 8. | 15.18 ft | on 02-08-2019 | |
| 9. | 14.95 ft | on 03-07-2011 | |
| 10. | 14.83 ft | on 01-14-2013 | |
| 11. | 14.75 ft | on 06-18-2019 | |
| 12. | 14.56 ft | on 01-13-2020 | |
| 13. | 14.31 ft | on 06-21-2011 | |
| 14. | 14.30 ft | on 05-06-2017 | |
| 15. | 14.27 ft | on 12-29-2015 | |
| 16. | 14.14 ft | on 02-26-2018 | (P) |
| 17. | 14.13 ft | on 07-13-2017 | (P) |
| 18. | 14.08 ft | on 03-26-2023 | (P) |
| 19. | 14.02 ft | on 07-18-2021 | |
| 20. | 13.88 ft | on 03-21-2020 | (P) |
| 21. | 13.81 ft | on 04-05-2014 | |
| 22. | 13.49 ft | on 04-13-2024 | (P) |
| 23. | 13.47 ft | on 09-11-2018 | |
| 24. | 13.47 ft | on 03-09-2022 | (P) |
| 25. | 13.15 ft | on 11-03-2018 | |
| 26. | 13.11 ft | on 07-15-2015 | |
| 27. | 12.79 ft | on 06-21-2021 | (P) |
| 28. | 12.76 ft | on 04-27-2019 | |
| 29. | 12.61 ft | on 06-29-2015 | |
| 30. | 12.56 ft | on 01-21-2017 | (P) |
| 31. | 12.49 ft | on 11-07-2017 | (P) |
| 32. | 12.03 ft | on 02-12-2020 | (P) |
| 33. | 12.03 ft | on 01-25-2019 | |
| 34. | 11.91 ft | on 03-01-2021 | (P) |
| 35. | 11.84 ft | on 04-10-2015 | |
| 36. | 11.78 ft | on 02-25-2016 | (P) |
| 37. | 11.74 ft | on 04-13-2016 | (P) |
| 38. | 11.15 ft | on 03-15-2015 | |
| 39. | 10.80 ft | on 06-25-2017 | (P) |
| 40. | 9.73 ft | on 06-16-2017 | (P) |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 653.59 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 650.59 ft |
| minor Flooding | 647.59 ft |
| action | 645.59 ft |
| Latest Value | 648.64 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 636.59 ft |
Unique Local Info
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Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels |
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| 10 Day (HEFS) | 10 Day (NAEFS) | 10 Day (GEFS) |
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.
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Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
- River Forecast Centers
- Text Products
- Forecast Precipitation
- US Geological Survey Surface Water
- How to Use US Geological Survey Water Alert Feature
- Water Resources Outlook
- Wabash River Conservation Area
- Water flow from Norway and Oakdale Dams
- Indianapolis Reservoir Levels
- Midwest Region U.S. Drought Monitor
- Indianapolis Museum of Art: FLOW Can You See the River?
- The Flood of 1913 - Remembered
- Friends of the White River
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- Zoomable RFC Hourly Precipitation Maps
- Zoomable Snowfall Maps
- Indiana State Climate Office
- Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network in Indiana
- Snow Information
- Midwestern Regional Climate Center
- Indiana Precipitation Frequencies
- Drainage Areas of Indiana Streams
- Ensemble River Forecasts
- Ohio River Forecast Center