Rivers in Indiana
East Fork Whitewater River at Abington
Below flood stage
5.00ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 2:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 20.01 ft2026
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftMuch of the flood plain is inundated, with several homes near the river in Yankee Town and Brownsville flooded. Long stretches of River Road and Brownsville Road are flooded, with some homes cut off due to flooding.
- 20.00 ftFlooding occurs along Water and Front Streets in Abington, with areas of Abington Pike Flooded. Stretches of River Road are flooded, with flooding in Brownsville and Yankee Town. Much of North Brownsville Road is flooded, with no access around the Paddocks Ford Bridge on Clifton Road near Yankee Town.
- 18.00 ftThis is approximately the FEMA 1 percent flood level. Stretches of River Road are flooded, with some properties in Brownsville and Yankee Town incurring flooding, with much of North Brownsville Road underwater. No access is available around the Paddocks Ford Bridge on Clifton Road near Yankee Town.
- 16.00 ftThis approaches the flood of record of 16.19 feet set in 1969. Stretches of North Brownsville Road are impacted, with water approaching some homes in Brownsville. In addition, flooding impacts Paddocks Ford Bridge on Clifton Road near Yankee Town.
- 15.00 ftWater begins to cover portions of North Brownsville Road, with access cut off along the West Clifton Road Bridge near Yankee Town.
- 14.00 ftWater spills onto low-lying property along the river downstream of Abington from Yankee Town to Brownsville.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 29, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1966.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 12, 2026 | 20.01 ft |
| 2 | July 20, 1969 | 16.18 ft |
| 3 | April 3, 2018 | 15.95 ft |
| 4 | January 22, 1999 | 15.67 ft |
| 5 | January 6, 2005 | 15.36 ft |
| 6 | April 5, 2025 | 15.28 ft |
| 7 | December 30, 1990 | 15.16 ft |
| 8 | October 1, 1986 | 14.74 ft |
| 9 | November 6, 2017 | 14.61 ft |
| 10 | December 22, 2013 | 14.60 ft |
| 11 | July 18, 2001 | 14.56 ft |
| 12 | April 29, 1996 | 14.54 ft |
| 13 | May 26, 1989 | 14.45 ft |
| 14 | January 5, 2004 | 14.37 ft |
| 15 | May 24, 1968 | 14.05 ft |
| 16 | January 9, 2008 | 13.99 ft |
| 17 | September 2, 2003 | 13.96 ft |
| 18 | April 2, 1970 | 13.54 ft |
| 19 | May 7, 1967 | 13.54 ft |
| 20 | November 14, 1993 | 13.47 ft |
| 21 | December 1, 2006 | 13.31 ft |
| 22 | February 17, 1982 | 13.21 ft |
| 23 | March 12, 2006 | 12.63 ft |
| 24 | May 16, 1990 | 12.58 ft |
| 25 | April 2, 1977 | 11.66 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 12, 2026: 20.01 ft
- April 5, 2025: 15.28 ft
- April 3, 2018: 15.95 ft
- November 6, 2017: 14.61 ft
- December 22, 2013: 14.60 ft
- January 9, 2008: 13.99 ft
- December 1, 2006: 13.31 ft
- March 12, 2006: 12.63 ft
- January 6, 2005: 15.36 ft
- January 5, 2004: 14.37 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice. River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.