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River stage

East Fork White River

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
5 of 5
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the East Fork White River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

East Fork White River levels, gauge by gauge

The East Fork White River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Columbus IN -3.39 ft 9.00 ft normal, steady
Rivervale IN 3.95 ft 20.00 ft normal, falling
Seymour IN 3.55 ft 12.00 ft normal, falling
Shoals IN 2.75 ft 20.00 ft normal, steady
Williams IN 0.80 ft 8.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the East Fork White River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Columbus, IN, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Columbus →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the East Fork White River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the East Fork White River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the East Fork White River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Columbus is at -3.39 ft; Rivervale is at 3.95 ft; Seymour is at 3.55 ft; Shoals is at 2.75 ft.

Where is the East Fork White River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the East Fork White River in Indiana.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.