River stage
Fall Creek (IN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Fall Creek (IN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Fall Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Fall Creek is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge FCTI3 | 4.91 ft | no flood stage set |
| 16th Street in Indianapolis | 6.45 ft | below flood stage |
| Fortville | 1.70 ft | normal, steady |
| Geist Reservoir | 784.42 ft | no flood stage set |
| Millersville | 1.77 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Fall Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Fortville, IN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Fall Creek (NY) different river, same name
- Crooked Creek (IN) 1 gauge
- Eagle Creek (IN) 6 gauges
- Big Blue River (IN) 2 gauges
- White River (IN) 25 gauges
- Wabash River 17 gauges
- Wildcat Creek (IN) 4 gauges
- Big Walnut Creek (IN) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fall Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Fall Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Fall Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Fortville is at 1.70 ft; Millersville is at 1.77 ft.
Where is the Fall Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Fall Creek in Indiana.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. 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.