River stage
Edwardsport, White River
- River level
- 4.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.36 ft
- Recent high
- 20.09 ft
- Recent low
- 4.54 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EDWI3
- 30-day change
- -1.05 ft
- Average
- 8.05 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.24 ft
In brief
The White River at Edwardsport, IN read 4.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.44 ft below action stage. That is 1.05 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EDWI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.24 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 2 | 26.84 ft | 2025-04-09 |
| 3 | 25.40 ft | 2013-04-24 |
| 4 | 25.17 ft | 2017-05-09 |
| 5 | 24.69 ft | 2018-04-08 |
| 6 | 24.34 ft | 2019-02-12 |
| 7 | 23.73 ft | 2013-01-18 |
| 8 | 23.34 ft | 2013-12-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Water at this level prevents some fields from draining.
- 15.00 ft
Flooding of low agricultural fields begin.
- 16.00 ft
Old Vincennes Road and residential property in this area begin to flood. Flooding of low agricultural fields occurs along portions of the river.
- 16.00 ft
Old Vincennes Road and residential property in this area begin to flood. Flooding of low agricultural fields occurs along portions of the river.
- 17.50 ft
Flooding closes Old Vincennes Road. High water crosses SR 358 on the Daviess County side just west of the levee. Flooding begins to affect higher bottomlands. Residential property of river cabins begins to flood.
- 18.00 ft
High water affects river cabins. Old Vincennes Road and SR 358 flood and are impassable. High water affects agricultural bottomlands. During agricultural season this level is of concern to farmers on the unprotected areas along the river.
- 20.00 ft
This type of flood occurs on average about once a year. Water is at critical levels for makeshift levees. Most of bottomlands flood. Old Vincennes road and SR 358 between Plainville and Edwardsport are impassable by several feet. High water surrounds river cabins.
- 23.00 ft
State Road 58 near Elnora floods. Water reaches Critical stage for McGinnis levee. Some residents leave river cabins if flooding will be long.
- 24.00 ft
Water is at critical stage for major agricultural levees. All roads are underwater in flood plain except U.S. Highway 50 flood. Evacuations are necessary from river cabins. All farmland on the unprotected sides of levees floods.
- 25.00 ft
Water level is at critical levels on levees. Local officials monitor levees. An unusual and possibly serious flood is in progress. Evacuations required of those in river cabins and in northeast Edwardsport. Flood levels are at critical levels. All roads except US Highway 50 flood. Rail traffic halts near Elnora.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Edwardsport?
No. The White River at Edwardsport is at 4.56 ft, 7.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Edwardsport?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Edwardsport?
The highest crest on record is 29.24 ft, on 2008-06-10.
Is the White River high or low right now at Edwardsport?
At 4.56 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EDWI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03360730). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.