Driftwood River near Edinburgh

1. 20.00 ftNear record flooding along the Driftwood River. Several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W destroyed. Flooding of additional residences possible along CR 330W and CR 325W. Residences at the west end of CR 500N on the east side of the river may flood. Possible flooding of Tannehill Rd on east side of bridge. Extensive flooding of portions of CR 330W both north and south of Tannehill Rd. Water over CR 250W just west of I-65 rest stop. CR 325W south of Lowell Rd flooded.
2. 17.00 ftHighest level since June 2008 for the Driftwood River. Flooding of several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W very likely. Lowell Rd flooded at CR 250W just east of the bridge. Flooding occurs along several portions of CR 330W and CR 325W including north of Tannehill Rd. Extensive flooding of Tannehill Rd west of bridge and CR 500N east of river. Water within a few feet of CR 250W just west of I-65 rest stop. Water near top of levee on the west side of the river at gage site.
3. 16.30 ftExtensive flooding in progress. At this level in December 2013...US Highway 31 was closed by high water just north of SR 252 at Edinburgh. The Big Blue River was flooding the road. Big Blue River had crested at Shelbyville slightly over 18 feet and Sugar Creek near Edinburgh had reached 16.8 feet.
4. 16.00 ftExtensive flooding along Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County and of Double Y Saddle Club area. Tannehill Rd west of bridge and CR 325W south of Lowell Rd are flooded. Water is on or very close to Lowell Rd and the CR 250W intersection east of the bridge. Water is very close or possibly in several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W. Water is deeper on CR 330W just south of Ohio Ridge Rd and CR 500N west of CR 250W.
5. 14.90 ftExtensive flooding along Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County on March 7, 2011. Double Y Saddle Club area extensively flooded. Water flowing over CR 950N to Club. CR 330W is flooded just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is completely flooded. Water very near several residences and seasonal homes along CR 330W and CR 325W.
6. 14.00 ftExtensive flooding along Big Blue River in Edinburgh area. In Johnson County CR 650S between CR 700E and CR 800E flooded. Water approaching or on CR 700E near CR 775S. Irwin Park in Edinburgh extensively flooded. Water affecting one residence in Shelby County at CR 900W and CR 1000S.
7. 13.20 ftLowland flooding in progress along Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County on April 6, 2011. Double Y Saddle Club area flooded. At least 6 inches of water flowing over CR 950N to Club. Water is less than one foot away from CR 330W just south of its intersection with Ohio Ridge Rd. CR 500N west of CR 250W is flooded blocking vehicular access to residences near the river bank. Lowell Public Access site is open but ramp is totally flooded. Water close to one residence at Shelby CR 1000S and CR 900W.
8. 12.00 ftLowland flooding reported along Sugar Creek and Big Blue River in southern Johnson County in March 2011. Lowland flooding begins along portions of the Driftwood River in northern Bartholomew County. Water is near CR 950N to Double Y Saddle Club.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.

Most recent crests

• August 16, 2026: 12.30 ft
• May 21, 2026: 12.41 ft
• March 6, 2026: 15.21 ft
• April 6, 2025: 16.57 ft
• April 13, 2024: 13.49 ft
• March 26, 2023: 14.08 ft
• March 9, 2022: 13.47 ft
• July 18, 2021: 14.02 ft
• June 21, 2021: 12.79 ft
• March 1, 2021: 11.91 ft

• UpstreamBig Blue River (IN) at Shelbyville
• DownstreamEast Fork White River at Columbus
• Sugar Creek (central) at Edinburgh
• Youngs Creek at Amity
• Flatrock River at Columbus
• Haw Creek (IN) at Clifford
• Haw Creek (IN) at East Columbus
• Haw Creek (IN) at Hope
• Clifty Creek at Columbus

Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

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.