River stage
Zionsville, Eagle Creek
- River level
- 1.34 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 5.88 ft
- Recent low
- 1.20 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ZONI3
- 30-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Average
- 1.69 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.20 ft
In brief
The Eagle Creek at Zionsville, IN read 1.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.66 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ZONI3
Water 68 °F (20 °C) · 10 °F warmer than normal for this date · +2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.20 ft | 1957-06-28 |
| 2 | 15.98 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 3 | 14.64 ft | 1964-04-20 |
| 4 | 13.25 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 5 | 13.22 ft | 1958-08-02 |
| 6 | 13.00 ft | 1962-01-26 |
| 7 | 12.95 ft | 2011-02-28 |
| 8 | 12.60 ft | 1958-06-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Zionsville parks and agricultural land begins to flood.
- 8.00 ft
Turkey Foot Road north of Temple Avenue and Holliday Road begins to flood. Low areas of Lions Park and Creekside Nature Park are flooded. Possible flooding of portions of Zionsville Golf Course.
- 11.00 ft
Noticeable flooding along Eagle Creek in the Zionsville area affecting Lions Park, Creekside Nature Park and Zionsville Golf Course. Flooding likely of Temple Avenue between Willow and Turkey Foot Roads, Ford Road near the Eagle Creek Bridge near 96th St. on the Marion and Boone County Line and Noel Road in northwest Marion County. Turkey Foot Road north of Temple Avenue and Holliday Road are flooded by more than 1 foot of water.
- 11.10 ft
On February 28, 2011 the first water rescues occurred at CR 200S just east of Pleasant View Rd and CR 1000E about 0.4 miles north of SR 32 when Zionsville was 11.1 feet and rising steadily and Prairie Creek near Lebanon was at 14.8 feet. These locations are located upstream of Zionsville and may indicate extensive flooding within a few hours in the Zionsville area.
- 12.00 ft
Water will cover Temple Avenue between Willow Road and Turkey Foot Road at the Zionsville Golf Course, Ford Road near the Eagle Creek bridge near 96th Street on the Marion and Boone County line and Noel Road at 79th Street in northwest Marion County. Lions Park, Creekside Nature Park, Zionsville Golf Course, Holliday Rd and Turkey Foot Rd north of Temple Ave. are extensively flooded.
- 12.90 ft
On February 28, 2011, water was within 2 or 3 inches of flowing over SR 334 at the west edge of Zionsville. Water was up to 4 feet deep on Temple Ave between Turkey Foot and Willow Rds. One residence on Temple Ave began to flood. Extensive flooding of Zionsville Golf Course, Lions Park and Creekside Nature Park. Turkey Foot Rd north of Temple Ave, the intersection of Fords Road and 96th St, the intersection of Willow Rd and Templin Rd and Holliday Rd were extensively flooded.
- 14.00 ft
Near major flooding of Eagle Creek in Zionsville area. Water about a foot deep on East Sycamore St, formerly SR 334, at the west edge of Zionsville. Extensive flooding of Lions Park, Zionsville Golf Course and Creekside Nature Park. Evacuation necessary of mobile home park on south 4th St, one home on Temple Ave and one on Templin Rd. Roads flooded by 3 or more feet of water are Turkey Foot Rd, Temple Ave, Ford Rd at 96th St, Willow Rd at Templin Rd, Noel Rd at 79th St and Holliday Rd.
- 15.00 ft
Major flooding along Eagle Creek in the Zionsville area. Flood waters nearly 2 feet deep on portions of E Sycamore St. formerly SR 334. Local roads near Eagle Creek flooded by possibly as much as 4 feet or more. Serious flooding of mobile home park on South 4th St in 2013 that is now an empty field. One home on Temple Ave and another on Templin Rd flooded. An early indicator of major flooding along the White River in the Indianapolis area if widespread heavy rains have occurred along and north of I-70.
- 15.90 ft
Major flooding in progress along Eagle Creek in the Zionsville area on April 19, 2013. This was the highest level since June 1957. Water nearly 3 feet deep flowing extensively over East Sycamore Street (formerly SR 334) at the Zionsville Park. Some residental areas were flooded, including at least 60 homes in Boone county. Flood waters near USGS gage shelter at Zionsville Road. The Club House of the Zionsville Golf Course and 40 golf carts also flooded.
- 17.00 ft
Near record flooding of Eagle Creek. Water is 4 feet or higher on East Sycamore St, formerly SR 334. Flooding nears Zionsville Historical Village. Numerous roads near Eagle Creek in Boone and northwest Marion Counties flooded by 5 or more feet of water. An early indicator of serious flooding along the White River in the Indianapolis area if widespread heavy rain has fallen along and north of I-70. Flood waters around USGS gage shelter at Zionsville Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eagle Creek flooding at Zionsville?
No. The Eagle Creek at Zionsville is at 1.34 ft, 5.66 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Zionsville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Eagle Creek has been at Zionsville?
The highest crest on record is 19.2 ft, on 1957-06-28.
Is the Eagle Creek high or low right now at Zionsville?
At 1.34 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Zionsville, Eagle Creek?
The water temperature at Zionsville, Eagle Creek is 68 °F (20.1 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 10 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 2.0 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ZONI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03353200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.