How high is the White River at Indianapolis, IN right now?

The White River at Indianapolis, IN is currently flowing at 3,320 cubic feet per second with a gage height of 6.43 feet, based on the most recent USGS instantaneous reading.

Is the flow on the White River at Indianapolis, IN normal for this time of year?

Current flow is classified as high for June 11. Today's discharge is at the 82th percentile compared to the long-term historical record at this gauge.

Is the White River at Indianapolis, IN at flood stage?

No — the gage height is 9.57 feet below the NWS flood-stage threshold of 16.0 feet.

What is the historical median flow for the White River at Indianapolis, IN on June 11?

The long-term median discharge for this date is 898 cfs based on USGS daily statistics. The 10th–95th percentile range historically is 331 to 5,630 cfs.

Where is the White River at Indianapolis, IN stream gauge located?

The White River at Indianapolis, IN stream gauge is operated by the USGS in Marion County, IN on the White River. USGS site number 03353000 (coordinates 39.7371, -86.1697).

White River at Indianapolis, IN

USGS Site No: 03353000 • White River • Marion County, IN

White River at Indianapolis, IN on the White River is currently at 3,320 cfs (High — 82th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 6.43 ft.

Reading from 1 week ago

↑ Upstream on White River

White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis, IN

Downstream on White River ↓

White River. at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis, IN

3,320

CFS Discharge

6.43

Gage Height (ft)

High

Flow Condition

Normal

Flood Status

Historical Percentile Comparison

Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.

Percentile	Label	CFS Threshold	Today's Flow
10th	Very Low threshold	331
25th	Low threshold	500
50th (Median)	Normal (median)	898
75th	High threshold	2,150
95th	Very High threshold	5,630	Today: 3,320 cfs

30-Day Hydrograph

Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.

10th–95th historical Day-of-year median Recent discharge

30-Day Flow History

Date	Discharge (CFS)	Gage Ht (ft)
May 29, 2026	—	7.02
May 28, 2026	3,870	6.88
May 27, 2026	2,230	5.39
May 26, 2026	1,670	4.86
May 25, 2026	2,050	5.25
May 24, 2026	1,940	5.13
May 23, 2026	2,380	5.58
May 22, 2026	2,840	6.00
May 21, 2026	4,330	6.99
May 20, 2026	5,120	7.39
May 19, 2026	3,550	6.39
May 18, 2026	1,490	4.56
May 17, 2026	921	4.00
May 16, 2026	1,020	4.13
May 15, 2026	1,020	4.13
Apr 22, 2026	—	3.46
Apr 21, 2026	—	3.40
Apr 20, 2026	—	3.47
Apr 19, 2026	—	3.66
Apr 18, 2026	—	3.59
Apr 17, 2026	—	3.59
Apr 16, 2026	—	3.75
Apr 15, 2026	—	3.69
Apr 14, 2026	—	3.67
Apr 13, 2026	—	3.64
Apr 12, 2026	—	3.77
Apr 11, 2026	—	3.95
Apr 10, 2026	815	4.00
Apr 9, 2026	961	4.20
Apr 8, 2026	1,170	4.45

Station Information

USGS Site No: 03353000
State: IN
County: Marion County
Coordinates: 39.7371, -86.1697
Drainage Area: 1,635 mi²
Datum (ft): 662.0
HUC Code: 05120201

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Flood Stage Thresholds

Action Stage: 10.0 ft
Flood Stage: 16.0 ft
Moderate Flood: 20.0 ft
Major Flood: 25.0 ft

Currently 9.57 ft below flood stage.

Recent Extremes

Max discharge: 8,610 cfs

Jun 15, 2025
Min discharge: 106 cfs

Oct 5, 2025
Days at flood stage: 0

Computed from the local daily-values archive.

Nearby Gauges

White River. at Stout Gen. Stn. at Indianapolis, IN
2.3 mi · 3,770 cfs

Normal
White River at Michigan Street at Indianapolis, IN
2.8 mi · 3,300 cfs

High
Pogues Run at Vermont Street at Indianapolis, IN
2.9 mi · 2 cfs

Normal
Fall Creek at 16th Street at Indianapolis, IN
3.6 mi · 472 cfs

Very High
White River at 16th Street at Indianapolis, IN
3.9 mi · 2,820 cfs

Very High