East Fork White River at Sparksville
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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- River Observer Needed for the Sparksville Site. Please call the Indianapolis Weather Office at 317-856-0362 if interested. Leave a message for Al. Thanks and have a nice day.
Official
CATEGORY STAGE Major Flooding 32 ft Moderate Flooding 27 ft Minor Flooding 20 ft Action 17 ft - River Observer Needed for the Sparksville Site. Please call the Indianapolis Weather Office at 317-856-0362 if interested. Leave a message for Al. Thanks and have a nice day.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 32 - Major flooding in progress as river approaches the highest level since March 1913. Numerous roads flooded and some residences.
- 28 - Jackson County approach to new Sparksville Bridge floods. West Spangler Hill Road in Washington County west of Fairview flooded during March 2008. Coming west from West Henry Brown Road...permanent sign at top of the hill says that Spangler Hill Road is impassable during high water. Road must flood fairly frequently when extensive flooding is in progress along the East Fork White River.
- 26.5 - Washington County approach to new Sparksville Bridge begins to flood. At this point barricade gate is closed and traffic can not pass over the bridge.
Gauge Info
Coordinates | 38.7731, -86.2328 |
RFC | OHRFC |
State | IN |
WFO | IND |
County | Jackson |
Data Provider(s) | |
US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
1. | 29.50 ft | on 08-08-2009 |
2. | 32.00 ft | on 06-09-2008 |
3. | 31.50 ft | on 03-21-2008 |
4. | 27.40 ft | on 02-09-2008 |
5. | 28.73 ft | on 01-17-2007 |
Recent Crests
1. | 29.50 ft | on 08-08-2009 |
2. | 32.00 ft | on 06-09-2008 |
3. | 31.50 ft | on 03-21-2008 |
4. | 27.40 ft | on 02-09-2008 |
5. | 28.73 ft | on 01-17-2007 |
6. | 27.17 ft | on 12-05-2006 |
7. | 32.00 ft | on 03-15-2006 |
8. | 35.00 ft | on 01-17-2005 |
9. | 41.72 ft | on 03-28-1913 |
Historic Crests
1. | 41.72 ft | on 03-28-1913 |
2. | 35.00 ft | on 01-17-2005 |
3. | 32.00 ft | on 06-09-2008 |
4. | 32.00 ft | on 03-15-2006 |
5. | 31.50 ft | on 03-21-2008 |
Historic Crests
1. | 41.72 ft | on 03-28-1913 |
2. | 35.00 ft | on 01-17-2005 |
3. | 32.00 ft | on 06-09-2008 |
4. | 32.00 ft | on 03-15-2006 |
5. | 31.50 ft | on 03-21-2008 |
6. | 29.50 ft | on 08-08-2009 |
7. | 28.73 ft | on 01-17-2007 |
8. | 27.40 ft | on 02-09-2008 |
9. | 27.17 ft | on 12-05-2006 |
Gauge Photos
Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
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Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
- River Forecast Centers
- Text Products
- Forecast Precipitation
- US Geological Survey Surface Water
- How to Use US Geological Survey Water Alert Feature
- Water Resources Outlook
- Wabash River Conservation Area
- Water flow from Norway and Oakdale Dams
- Indianapolis Reservoir Levels
- Midwest Region U.S. Drought Monitor
- Indianapolis Museum of Art: FLOW Can You See the River?
- The Flood of 1913 - Remembered
- Friends of the White River
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- Zoomable RFC Hourly Precipitation Maps
- Zoomable Snowfall Maps
- Indiana State Climate Office
- Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network in Indiana
- Snow Information
- Midwestern Regional Climate Center
- Indiana Precipitation Frequencies
- Drainage Areas of Indiana Streams
- Ensemble River Forecasts
- Ohio River Forecast Center