White River (IN) at Spencer

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 9:12 PM UTC
Flood Warning
Flood Watch

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 29.5 - Record flood is in progress. Flood waters approaching courthouse from the south as south side of Spencer floods. Much of Prospect Park near SR 46 and U.S. 231 is completely underwater. A devastating flood on the river side of railroad tracks.
  • 29.1 - Spencer Wastewater Treatment Plant begins to flood. It may be the only dry spot in Spencer proper except for the hills.
  • 28.5 - Water is at record flood level. In the newer areas of southeast Spencer, flood waters surround apartments, the Senior Citizens Center, and nursing home. Flood waters two feet deep in Fairground Building. Possible first floor flooding on south side of Spencer.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.2811, -86.7622
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Owen
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03357000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 15.48 ft on 05-18-2024 (P)
2. 20.33 ft on 04-13-2024 (P)
3. 18.69 ft on 03-26-2023 (P)
4. 18.60 ft on 03-09-2022 (P)
5. 14.22 ft on 10-29-2021 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 28.50 ft on 03-26-1913
2. 26.84 ft on 06-08-2008
3. 25.08 ft on 01-07-2005
4. 23.95 ft on 01-01-1991
5. 23.82 ft on 11-16-1993

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 549.52 ft
moderate Flooding 545.52 ft
minor Flooding 539.52 ft
action 534.52 ft
Latest Value 541.70 ft
Gauge Zero 525.52 ft

Gauge Photos

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East view of White River.

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

Click individual graphics to enlarge.

Total Precipitation at Spencer

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Indianapolis
6900 West Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
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