Big Raccoon Creek near Fincastle

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 11:54 AM UTC

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Observed (OBS) 04/04/2025 6:30 AM EDT

Record: 19.1 ft

Low Threshold: 2.4 cfs

CATEGORY STAGE

Major Flooding 18 ft

Moderate Flooding 14 ft

Minor Flooding 11 ft

Action 8 ft

Reliability of the Forecast:

NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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	CATEGORY	STAGE
	Major Flooding	18 ft
	Moderate Flooding	14 ft
	Minor Flooding	11 ft
	Action	8 ft

Flood Impacts 🅘

19.1 - Record flooding is in progress. County roads along Big Raccoon Creek are flooded by several feet. Flood waters near U.S. Highway 231 and SR 236 west of U.S. Highway 231.
18 - Major flooding along Big Raccoon Creek. Most local roads along Big Raccoon Creek are flooded.
16 - Higher portions of county road that runs parallel to the right bank in the vicinity of the gage site begins to overflow.

Gauge Info

Coordinates	39.8125, -86.9539
RFC	OHRFC
State	IN
WFO	IND
County	Putnam
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey	USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS	03340800

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1.	8.58 ft	on 03-28-2021
2.	9.59 ft	on 01-11-2020
3.	9.68 ft	on 02-07-2019
4.	10.81 ft	on 09-26-2018
5.	12.73 ft	on 04-03-2018	(P)

Historic Crests

1.	19.10 ft	on 06-28-1957
2.	17.24 ft	on 04-19-2013
3.	16.45 ft	on 02-28-2011
4.	16.10 ft	on 12-30-1990
5.	16.08 ft	on 06-07-2008

Vertical Datum Table

type	NAVD88
major Flooding	703.68 ft
moderate Flooding	699.68 ft
minor Flooding	696.68 ft
action	693.68 ft
Latest Value	690.19 ft
Gauge Zero	685.68 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 19

Looking northwest from north end of CR 625W bridge.

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Unique Local Info

Total Precipitation near Fincastle

Collaborative Agencies

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1.	8.58 ft	on 03-28-2021
2.	9.59 ft	on 01-11-2020
3.	9.68 ft	on 02-07-2019
4.	10.81 ft	on 09-26-2018
5.	12.73 ft	on 04-03-2018	(P)
6.	7.81 ft	on 02-24-2018	(P)
7.	9.17 ft	on 07-12-2017	(P)
8.	12.56 ft	on 05-05-2017	(P)
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16.	10.03 ft	on 06-22-2010
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3.	16.45 ft	on 02-28-2011
4.	16.10 ft	on 12-30-1990
5.	16.08 ft	on 06-07-2008
6.	15.76 ft	on 06-04-2008
7.	15.48 ft	on 05-26-1989
8.	15.42 ft	on 01-26-1962
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156.	7.81 ft	on 02-24-2018	(P)
157.	5.82 ft	on 02-04-1997