Big Raccoon Creek at Ferndale

Last updated: Jul 16, 2025, 9:28 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.7112, -87.0714
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Parke
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03340900

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. -9999.00 ft on 03-24-1990
2. -9999.00 ft on 06-25-1989
3. -9999.00 ft on 04-12-1988
4. -9999.00 ft on 10-17-1986
5. -9999.00 ft on 12-18-1985

Historic Crests

1. 19.87 ft on 06-28-1957
2. 12.91 ft on 12-20-1957
3. 9.27 ft on 12-29-1967
4. 9.04 ft on 06-23-1960
5. 8.60 ft on 07-14-1962

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 596.21 ft
Gauge Zero 589.43 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 8

Looking east along Ferndale Road over Big Raccoon Creek.

Probability Information

No Images Available

Unique Local Info

Flow regulated by Cecil M. Harden Dam since December 1960.

Water Temperature/Water Quality

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WFO Information

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Indianapolis, IN 46241
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