River stage
Roachdale, Big Walnut Creek
- River level
- 4.63 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 7.35 ft
- Recent low
- 4.62 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RCHI3
- 30-day change
- -0.16 ft
- Average
- 5.11 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.42 ft
In brief
The Big Walnut Creek at Roachdale, IN read 4.63 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.37 ft below action stage. That is 0.16 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RCHI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.42 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 2 | 19.86 ft | 2003-09-01 |
| 3 | 18.67 ft | 2008-06-04 |
| 4 | 17.70 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 5 | 16.77 ft | 2011-02-28 |
| 6 | 16.02 ft | 2011-04-20 |
| 7 | 15.85 ft | 2018-04-03 |
| 8 | 15.82 ft | 2024-05-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.50 ft
Flooding along both banks at CR 650E but road is not flooded according to Putnam county EMA.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Big Walnut Creek flooding at Roachdale?
No. The Big Walnut Creek at Roachdale is at 4.63 ft, 5.37 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Roachdale?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft and moderate flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Big Walnut Creek has been at Roachdale?
The highest crest on record is 21.42 ft, on 2013-04-19.
Is the Big Walnut Creek high or low right now at Roachdale?
At 4.63 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RCHI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03357330). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.