Muscatatuck River at Wheeler Hollow

Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 2:23 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 28.25 - This estimated level of the March 2008 flood. This flood is not believed to be the record flood for the Muscatatuck River. These honors go to the February 1959 flood.
  • 28 - This level is estimated because the gage is underwater. Flooding of this type occurred in January 2005 and March 2008. Impossible to travel to Wheeler Hollow by normal route. People must take high ground route to get out. Water in at least 3 homes during March 2008 and approaching or about to enter several more. At least a few people who flooded in January 2005 relocated to higher ground before March 2008. A few new residents experienced the March 2008 flood.
  • 24.5 - Top of staff gage. Extensive flooding in progress. Water around several homes. Local roads are flooded extensive. State road 135 likely flooded just north of Milport at this level and higher.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.7681, -86.1522
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Washington

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 19.80 ft on 12-04-2018
2. 22.10 ft on 11-06-2018
3. 22.30 ft on 09-13-2018
4. 19.00 ft on 06-16-2018
5. 19.20 ft on 04-18-2018

Historic Crests

1. 32.00 ft on 03-28-1913
2. 29.50 ft on 01-24-1959
3. 28.50 ft on 01-08-2005
4. 28.25 ft on 03-21-2008
5. 27.00 ft on 06-09-2008

Gauge Photos

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Looking ENE at Staff Gage at Wheeler Hollow on 1/28/2003.

Probability Information

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