Rivers in Indiana
Clifty Creek at Hartsville
Below flood stage
0.71ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 1:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 25.10 ft1913
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 25.00 ftCatastrophic flooding along Clifty Creek. A flood 7 feet higher than June 2008... appproaching levels seen in March 1913. Residential and commerical flooding in Hartsville, Newbern and the outskirts of Columbus. Most if not all roads flooded.
- 18.00 ftSerious flooding in progress along Clifty Creek. Flooding similar to June 2008. All local roads along Clifty Creek flood. Residential flooding likely in Newbern and the outskirts of Columbus. Commerical flooding also possible in the outskirts of Columbus.
- 17.00 ftApproaching major flooding along Clifty Creek. Highest level since June 2008. Most local roads along Clifty Creek are flooded. Residential flooding possible in the Newbern area and the outskirts of Columbus. Only two floods in history note above this level...June 2008 and March 1913.
- 13.00 ftSignificant flooding in progress along Clifty Creek. Flooding likely closes portions of CR 1150E, CR 225N and possibly Sanland Road. Some residential property may begin to flood.
- 11.00 ftLow portions of Clifty Creek immediately north of Hartsville and in the Newbern area flood.
- 9.00 ftFlooding begins in low spot along Clifty Creek.
Crest history
32 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 25, 1913 | 25.10 ft |
| 2 | June 7, 2008 | 17.85 ft |
| 3 | January 21, 1959 | 14.29 ft |
| 4 | June 19, 2021 | 12.98 ft |
| 5 | April 3, 2018 | 11.84 ft |
| 6 | April 5, 2025 | 11.73 ft |
| 7 | February 8, 2019 | 11.69 ft |
| 8 | August 5, 2009 | 11.30 ft |
| 9 | August 13, 2026 | 11.07 ft |
| 10 | March 20, 2020 | 10.70 ft |
| 11 | March 19, 2008 | 10.25 ft |
| 12 | December 22, 2013 | 9.66 ft |
| 13 | June 22, 2018 | 9.25 ft |
| 14 | January 9, 2008 | 8.88 ft |
| 15 | April 20, 2011 | 8.59 ft |
| 16 | February 25, 2018 | 8.47 ft |
| 17 | November 6, 2017 | 8.44 ft |
| 18 | November 2, 2018 | 8.38 ft |
| 19 | January 15, 2007 | 8.33 ft |
| 20 | July 17, 2015 | 8.10 ft |
| 21 | March 5, 2011 | 8.00 ft |
| 22 | June 15, 2017 | 7.97 ft |
| 23 | June 13, 2010 | 7.63 ft |
| 24 | May 5, 2017 | 7.59 ft |
| 25 | April 4, 2014 | 7.34 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 13, 2026: 11.07 ft
- April 5, 2025: 11.73 ft
- June 19, 2021: 12.98 ft
- March 20, 2020: 10.70 ft
- February 8, 2019: 11.69 ft
- November 2, 2018: 8.38 ft
- June 22, 2018: 9.25 ft
- April 3, 2018: 11.84 ft
- February 25, 2018: 8.47 ft
- November 6, 2017: 8.44 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.
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.