Big Walnut Creek (IN) near Reelsville

Last updated: Jun 15, 2025, 10:48 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 19 - A record flood is in progress. Numerous homes and a few businesses flooded in the Reelsville area. All local roads along Big Walnut Creek are flooded with 2 feet or more of water.
  • 18 - Major flooding along Big Walnut Creek. All local roads along Big Walnut Creek are flooded.
  • 17 - Near major flooding along Big Walnut Creek. Local roads along Big Walnut Creek are flooded.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.5358, -86.9761
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Putnam
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03357500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 15.24 ft on 04-06-2025 (P)
2. 10.56 ft on 03-19-2021
3. 14.18 ft on 01-12-2020
4. 13.95 ft on 06-16-2019
5. 14.83 ft on 02-08-2019

Historic Crests

1. 18.63 ft on 06-28-1957
2. 18.00 ft on 03-28-1913
3. 17.96 ft on 06-22-1952
4. 17.71 ft on 03-04-1963
5. 17.46 ft on 05-08-1961

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 605.92 ft
moderate Flooding 602.92 ft
minor Flooding 599.92 ft
action 597.92 ft
Latest Value 591.95 ft
Gauge Zero 587.92 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 14

Looking southwest at Houck Covered Bridge over Big Walnut Creek. CR 550S subject to flooding.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Indianapolis
6900 West Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
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