Rivers in Indiana

White River (IN) at Noblesville

Hamilton County, IndianaNWS NBLI3USGS 03349000Indianapolis office

Below flood stage
4.36ftStage

Observed Wed, Sep 23, 6:45 AM EDT

Flood stage
14.00 ft
Record crest
24.60 ft2026

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Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood22.00 ft
Moderate flood19.00 ft
Minor flood14.00 ft
Action10.00 ft
  1. 27.00 ftProbable highest reliable reading from gage site.
  2. 26.00 ftApproximate low steel elevation of Logan Street Bridge. At this point, the bridge begins to act as a dam and the river readings from the gage may not be accurate. According to county surveyor, low steel of Logan Street Bridge is 26.05 feet.
  3. 24.20 ftRecord flood is in progress. Flood waters cause numerous evacuations and considerable damage to roads, businesses, and private homes.
  4. 24.00 ftSevere flooding is in progress in Riverwood/Clare areas. Flooding begins at Strawtown. Flooding begins of commercial and residential property near SR 32 in western Noblesville and a few residences just north and west of Noblesville.
  5. 23.00 ftFlooding of commercial district on south side of Noblesville begins. Extensive flooding continues along East 96th, 116th, 122nd, 126th, and 146th Streets in Hamilton County. Many evacuations are necessary. Flooding of southwest Noblesville west of 4th Street. Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant is underwater. East 116th Street, River Road, and many local roads in Hamilton County near White River are underwater.
  6. 22.00 ftWhite is at or near major flood level in Hamilton County. Numerous evacuations have occurred in the Riverwood/Clare areas. Severe flooding is along East 9th, 116th, 122nd, 126th and 146th Streets. High water threatens the Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant. River Road, Allisonville Road, SR 19 and many local roads near the White Road are flooded by more than a foot of water. High water is approaching East 116th Street.
  7. 21.30 ftMany evacuations are necessary in Riverwood/Clare areas, Trails End area at East 116th Street, and at East 146th Street. Flooding begins to affect East 96th Street area. Flooding threatens Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  8. 21.00 ftIn western Noblesville, high water surrounds commercial property along SR 32. Evacuation of some residences is required. Flooding begins in southwest Noblesville west of 3rd Street. Many sections of River Road in Hamilton County are impassable.
  9. 20.00 ftResidences in western Noblesville near SR 32 begin to flood. Residential areas in Riverwood and near E 146th and E 116th Streets have water in their basements or crawl spaces.
  10. 19.50 ftAllisonville Road and E 146th Street just south of Noblesville begins to flood. Residences and business on northwest side of E 146th Street begin to flood.
  11. 19.00 ftFlooding becomes more serious in the Riverwood, Clare, and Trails End areas. Flooding of basements occurs with water possibly extending to the first floor. State Road 19 begins to flood. Many local roads in these areas are impassable and some evacuations are necessary.
  12. 18.50 ftWater begins to flood Strawtown Avenue one mile northwest of Strawtown.
  13. 17.50 ftThe Home for Friendless Animals kennel on River Avenue in southern Noblesville Township may have to evacuate animals.
  14. 17.00 ftExtensive flooding occurs in both Riverbend and White River campgrounds. High water affects two businesses near SR 19 on the west side of Noblesville. Roads in residential areas of Riverwood, Clare, and Strawtown begin to flood. Flooding of roads begins in residential areas of Trails End near E 116th Street, near East 146th Street, and in gravel pit areas along the White River from East 96th Street north to Noblesville.
  15. 16.20 ftFlooding begins in the Trails End area of E 116th Street. The lowest house in the area has one foot of water in its basement. Another resident has two feet of water in his garage. Flooding along River Road in rural Carmel. Some residents south of E 116th Street along River Drive East must park vehicles on high ground.
  16. 16.00 ftExtensive flooding begins in Riverwood area. Agricultural flooding is in progress as well as flooding of both the Riverbend and White River campgrounds.
  17. 14.50 ftEdith Avenue begins to flood near the Potter Bridge area. Flooding begins in residential areas along East 116th Street in the Trails End area, along East 146th Street, and SR 19 just north of SR 32.
  18. 14.00 ftAgricultural flooding is readily visible north and south of Noblesville.
  19. 12.00 ftRiverwood Avenue in Riverwood, Riverbend campground near Clare, and White River campground near Strawtown begin to flood.
  20. 11.00 ftAgricultural flooding begins in the lowest areas along the White River in Hamilton County. Flooding is north and south of Noblesville. Flooding begins in the Riverwood area north of Noblesville.

Flood outlook

Chance of flooding, September to November

CategoryChance
Minor flooding20%
Moderate floodingUnder 5%
Major floodingUnder 5%

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

Crest history

205 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.

#DateStage
1August 15, 202624.60 ft
2March 25, 191323.80 ft
3July 10, 200321.86 ft
4April 22, 196421.31 ft
5December 31, 199021.29 ft
6January 13, 200521.00 ft
7May 14, 200220.65 ft
8June 15, 195820.55 ft
9January 24, 199920.42 ft
10March 25, 200720.12 ft
11September 4, 200319.99 ft
12June 30, 195719.94 ft
13March 1, 201119.86 ft
14January 7, 200519.59 ft
15April 19, 201319.43 ft
16December 24, 201319.25 ft
17January 14, 201319.20 ft
18February 25, 198519.14 ft
19June 4, 198019.11 ft
20January 5, 195018.97 ft
21March 6, 196318.96 ft
22June 28, 201518.86 ft
23February 7, 200818.70 ft
24May 6, 201718.64 ft
25November 16, 199318.58 ft

Most recent crests

  • August 15, 2026: 24.60 ft
  • April 7, 2025: 17.77 ft
  • April 13, 2024: 17.43 ft
  • July 19, 2022: 14.44 ft
  • March 9, 2022: 15.16 ft
  • October 27, 2021: 14.89 ft
  • March 30, 2020: 16.16 ft
  • February 11, 2020: 14.48 ft
  • January 13, 2020: 16.63 ft
  • June 18, 2019: 14.25 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.

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.