River stage
Eel River (Bowling Green, IN)
- River level
- 2.54 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Eel River (Bowling Green, IN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Eel River level at Bowling Green
The Eel River is measured in one place, at Bowling Green, IN. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 2.54 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Eel River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Bowling Green, IN.
Other rivers nearby
- Eel River (CA) different river, same name
- Big Walnut Creek (IN) 2 gauges
- White River (IN) 25 gauges
- Salt Creek (IN) 2 gauges
- Sugar Creek (IL, IN) 9 gauges
- Mill Creek (IN, KY) 5 gauges
- Wabash River 17 gauges
- East Fork White River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eel River flooding right now?
No. The Eel River is below flood stage at Bowling Green, IN, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Eel River?
The Eel River is at 2.54 ft at Bowling Green, IN, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Eel River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Eel River, at Bowling Green, IN.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Eel River it is set for the gauge at Bowling Green, IN, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.