White River (IN) near Ravenswood
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/04/2025 3:45 PM EDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 15 ft Moderate Flooding 13 ft Minor Flooding 9 ft Action 7 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Subtracting 3 feet from the readings on this hydrograph simulates the level of the legacy Ravenswood Staff Gauge during a moderate flood.
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
- 15 - Large portion of Ravenswood experiences major flood damage. Extensive flooding in the Mystic Bay area closes roads and affects lower garage areas. Based on Ravenswood staff gage flood impact for 12 feet.
- 13 - Serious flooding begins in the Ravenswood area. Based on Ravenswood staff gage flood impact for 10 feet.
- 9 - Lowest portion of Ravenswood begins to flood. Based on Ravenswood staff gage flood impact for 6 feet.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 39.8917, -86.1219 |
| RFC | OHRFC |
| State | IN |
| WFO | IND |
| County | Marion |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 03351005 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.30 ft | on 10-27-2021 | (P) |
| 2. | 9.98 ft | on 03-31-2020 | (P) |
| 3. | 9.10 ft | on 02-12-2020 | (P) |
| 4. | 9.13 ft | on 06-18-2019 | |
| 5. | 10.78 ft | on 04-28-2019 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.30 ft | on 10-27-2021 | (P) |
| 2. | 9.98 ft | on 03-31-2020 | (P) |
| 3. | 9.10 ft | on 02-12-2020 | (P) |
| 4. | 9.13 ft | on 06-18-2019 | |
| 5. | 10.78 ft | on 04-28-2019 | |
| 6. | 10.02 ft | on 02-08-2019 | |
| 7. | 9.00 ft | on 01-25-2019 | |
| 8. | 8.23 ft | on 11-03-2018 | |
| 9. | 9.29 ft | on 09-11-2018 | |
| 10. | 11.70 ft | on 04-05-2018 | (P) |
| 11. | 9.06 ft | on 02-26-2018 | (P) |
| 12. | 9.59 ft | on 11-20-2017 | (P) |
| 13. | 9.64 ft | on 07-09-2017 | (P) |
| 14. | 7.22 ft | on 07-02-2017 | (P) |
| 15. | 8.86 ft | on 06-25-2017 | (P) |
| 16. | 12.76 ft | on 05-06-2017 | (P) |
| 17. | 8.87 ft | on 01-21-2017 | (P) |
| 18. | 10.68 ft | on 12-29-2015 | |
| 19. | 11.96 ft | on 06-29-2015 | |
| 20. | 11.96 ft | on 12-24-2013 | |
| 21. | 14.25 ft | on 04-20-2013 | |
| 22. | 12.97 ft | on 01-15-2013 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 14.25 ft | on 04-20-2013 | |
| 2. | 12.97 ft | on 01-15-2013 | |
| 3. | 12.76 ft | on 05-06-2017 | (P) |
| 4. | 11.96 ft | on 12-24-2013 | |
| 5. | 11.96 ft | on 06-29-2015 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 14.25 ft | on 04-20-2013 | |
| 2. | 12.97 ft | on 01-15-2013 | |
| 3. | 12.76 ft | on 05-06-2017 | (P) |
| 4. | 11.96 ft | on 12-24-2013 | |
| 5. | 11.96 ft | on 06-29-2015 | |
| 6. | 11.70 ft | on 04-05-2018 | (P) |
| 7. | 10.78 ft | on 04-28-2019 | |
| 8. | 10.68 ft | on 12-29-2015 | |
| 9. | 10.02 ft | on 02-08-2019 | |
| 10. | 9.98 ft | on 03-31-2020 | (P) |
| 11. | 9.64 ft | on 07-09-2017 | (P) |
| 12. | 9.59 ft | on 11-20-2017 | (P) |
| 13. | 9.30 ft | on 10-27-2021 | (P) |
| 14. | 9.29 ft | on 09-11-2018 | |
| 15. | 9.13 ft | on 06-18-2019 | |
| 16. | 9.10 ft | on 02-12-2020 | (P) |
| 17. | 9.06 ft | on 02-26-2018 | (P) |
| 18. | 9.00 ft | on 01-25-2019 | |
| 19. | 8.87 ft | on 01-21-2017 | (P) |
| 20. | 8.86 ft | on 06-25-2017 | (P) |
| 21. | 8.23 ft | on 11-03-2018 | |
| 22. | 7.22 ft | on 07-02-2017 | (P) |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 724.98 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 722.98 ft |
| minor Flooding | 718.98 ft |
| action | 716.98 ft |
| Latest Value | 717.58 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 709.98 ft |
Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
The river stage displayed on this hydrograph is approximately three (3) feet higher than the Ravenswood Staff Gage reading during a moderate flood. This site is located at the Keystone Avenue Bridge...a few hundred feet upstream of the Ravenswood staff gage.
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