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Live float conditions for 45 Indiana rivers

Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.

Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek is a small creek in the West-central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sugar Creek Near Thorntown (Upper) gauge runs roughly 280–580 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 200–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: West-central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sugar Creek near Thorntown (upper), Sugar Creek at Crawfordsville (lower)

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Tippecanoe River

Tippecanoe River is a mid-sized river in the North-central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tippecanoe River At Winamac (Upper) gauge runs roughly 330–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~430 cfs. Tubing is best 230–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North-central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tippecanoe River at Winamac (upper), Tippecanoe River near Delphi (lower float water)

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St. Joseph River

St. Joseph River is a large river in the Northwest / Lake Michigan region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Joseph River At Elkhart gauge runs roughly 1,500–5,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,100 cfs. Tubing is best 1,000–3,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northwest / Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. Joseph River at Elkhart, St. Joseph River at South Bend

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Trail Creek

Trail Creek is a small creek in the Northwest / Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Trail Creek At Michigan City gauge runs roughly 80–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northwest / Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Trail Creek at Michigan City

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West Fork White River

West Fork White River is a mid-sized river in the Central / Indianapolis region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the White River At Noblesville (Upper Wade) gauge runs roughly 160–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / Indianapolis · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: White River at Noblesville (upper wade), White River at 16th Street, Indianapolis (urban), White River near Centerton (lower)

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Wabash River

Wabash River is a large river in the Western / Big River region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wabash River At Lafayette (Upper) gauge runs roughly 1,300–14,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,200 cfs. Tubing is best 910–8,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Western / Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wabash River at Lafayette (upper), Wabash River at Terre Haute (middle), Wabash River at Vincennes (lower)

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Ohio River

Ohio River is a big-water river in the Southern Border / Big River region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ohio River At Cannelton Dam gauge runs roughly 40,000–299,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~64,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southern Border / Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ohio River at Cannelton Dam

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Blue River

Blue River is a small river in the Southeast / Cave Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blue River At Fredericksburg (Upper) gauge runs roughly 100–700 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southeast / Cave Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blue River at Fredericksburg (upper), Blue River near White Cloud (lower)

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Little Calumet River (East Branch)

Little Calumet River (East Branch) is a small creek in the Northwest / Lake Michigan region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Calumet River At Porter gauge runs roughly 80–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northwest / Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Calumet River at Porter

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Whitewater River

Whitewater River is a small river in the Southeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Whitewater River Near Alpine (West Fork, Above Lake) gauge runs roughly 190–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–580 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Whitewater River near Alpine (West Fork, above lake), Whitewater River at Brookville (below dam / tailwater)

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Kankakee River

Kankakee River is a mid-sized river in the Northwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kankakee River At Davis (Upper) gauge runs roughly 300–800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~360 cfs. Tubing is best 210–560 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kankakee River at Davis (upper), Kankakee River near Kouts (middle), Kankakee River at Shelby (lower)

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East Fork White River

East Fork White River is a mid-sized river in the Southern region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Fork White River At Columbus (Upper) gauge runs roughly 370–4,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~620 cfs. Tubing is best 260–2,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southern · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: East Fork White River at Columbus (upper), East Fork White River at Seymour (middle), East Fork White River at Shoals (lower)

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Wildcat Creek

Wildcat Creek is a small river in the North-central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wildcat Creek At Kokomo (Upper) gauge runs roughly 100–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North-central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wildcat Creek at Kokomo (upper), Wildcat Creek near Lafayette (lower)

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Eel River

Eel River is a small river in the North-central / Wabash region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eel River At North Manchester (Upper) gauge runs roughly 110–600 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North-central / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eel River at North Manchester (upper), Eel River near Logansport (lower)

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Mississinewa River

Mississinewa River is a small creek in the Central / Wabash region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mississinewa River At Ridgeville (Upper) gauge runs roughly 100–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mississinewa River at Ridgeville (upper), Mississinewa River at Marion (lower)

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Driftwood River

Driftwood River is a mid-sized river in the Central / East Fork White region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Driftwood River Near Edinburgh, In gauge runs roughly 220–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 150–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / East Fork White · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Driftwood River Near Edinburgh, In

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Flatrock River

Flatrock River is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Flatrock River At St. Paul, In gauge runs roughly 100–850 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Flatrock River At St. Paul, In, Flatrock River At Columbus, In

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Maumee River

Maumee River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast / Maumee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Maumee River At Fort Wayne, In gauge runs roughly 160–4,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–2,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Maumee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Maumee River At Fort Wayne, In, Maumee River At Coliseum Blvd At Fort Wayne, In, Maumee River At New Haven, In

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Big Blue River

Big Blue River is a small river in the Central / East Fork White region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Blue River At Shelbyville, In gauge runs roughly 160–920 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / East Fork White · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Big Blue River At Shelbyville, In

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Patoka River

Patoka River is a small river in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Patoka River At Jasper, In gauge runs roughly 100–870 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Patoka River At Jasper, In, Patoka River At Winslow, In, Patoka River Near Princeton, In

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Salamonie River

Salamonie River is a small creek in the Northeast / Wabash region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salamonie River At Portland, In gauge runs roughly 40–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salamonie River At Portland, In, Salamonie River Near Warren, In

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St. Joseph River (Maumee Basin)

St. Joseph River (Maumee Basin) is a mid-sized river in the Northeast / Maumee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Joseph River Near Fort Wayne, In gauge runs roughly 150–2,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Maumee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. Joseph River Near Fort Wayne, In, St. Joseph R At Parnell Av At Fort Wayne, In

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Fall Creek

Fall Creek is a small river in the Central / Indianapolis region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fall Creek Near Fortville, In gauge runs roughly 100–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / Indianapolis · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fall Creek Near Fortville, In, Fall Creek At Millersville, In, Fall Creek At 79Th St At Indianapolis, In, Fall Creek At 16Th Street At Indianapolis, In

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Elkhart River

Elkhart River is a small river in the North-central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Elkhart River At Goshen, In gauge runs roughly 240–940 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–650 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North-central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Elkhart River At Goshen, In, Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville, In

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Muscatatuck River

Muscatatuck River is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Muscatatuck River Near Deputy, In gauge runs roughly 250–630 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Muscatatuck River Near Deputy, In, Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon, In

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Pigeon River

Pigeon River is a small river in the Northeast / Lakes region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pigeon River Near Scott, In gauge runs roughly 200–600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–420 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Lakes · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pigeon River Near Scott, In

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St. Marys River

St. Marys River is a small river in the Northeast / Maumee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Marys River Near Fort Wayne, In gauge runs roughly 100–1,400 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–620 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Maumee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St. Marys River Near Fort Wayne, In, St. Marys River At Decatur, In, St. Marys River At Main St. At Fort Wayne, In

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Eagle Creek

Eagle Creek is a small creek in the Central / Indianapolis region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eagle Creek At Zionsville, In gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / Indianapolis · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eagle Creek At Zionsville, In, Eagle Creek At Indianapolis, In, Eagle Creek At Clermont, In, Eagle Creek Below Reservoir At Indianapolis, In

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Lost River

Lost River is a small river in the Southeast / Cave Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lost River Near Prospect, In gauge runs roughly 100–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southeast / Cave Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lost River Near Prospect, In

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Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek is a small river in the Northeast / Maumee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cedar Creek Near Cedarville, In gauge runs roughly 100–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Maumee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cedar Creek Near Cedarville, In, Cedar Creek At 18Th Street At Auburn, In

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Big Raccoon Creek

Big Raccoon Creek is a small creek in the West-central / Wabash region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle, In gauge runs roughly 140–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: West-central / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle, In, Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville, In

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Clifty Creek

Clifty Creek is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Clifty Creek At Hartsville, In gauge runs roughly 100–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Clifty Creek At Hartsville, In, Clifty Creek Near Columbus, In

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Iroquois River

Iroquois River is a small river in the Northwest / Kankakee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Iroquois River At Rensselaer, In gauge runs roughly 100–450 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northwest / Kankakee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Iroquois River At Rensselaer, In, Iroquois River Near Foresman, In

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Big Pine Creek

Big Pine Creek is a small creek in the West-central / Wabash region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Pine Creek At Pine Village, In gauge runs roughly 160–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: West-central / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Pine Creek At Pine Village, In

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Silver Creek

Silver Creek is a small creek in the Southern Border / Big River region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Silver Creek Near Sellersburg, In gauge runs roughly 170–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Southern Border / Big River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Silver Creek Near Sellersburg, In

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Salt Creek

Salt Creek is a small creek in the Northwest / Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt Creek At Valparaiso, In gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northwest / Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salt Creek At Valparaiso, In

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Deer Creek

Deer Creek is a small river in the North-central / Wabash region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deer Creek Near Delphi, In gauge runs roughly 100–450 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North-central / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deer Creek Near Delphi, In

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Yellow River

Yellow River is a small river in the North-central / Kankakee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yellow River At Plymouth, In gauge runs roughly 100–500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: North-central / Kankakee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Yellow River At Plymouth, In, Yellow River At Knox, In, Yellow River Near Oak Grove, In

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Cicero Creek

Cicero Creek is a small creek in the Central / Indianapolis region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cicero Creek At Tipton, In gauge runs roughly 90–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / Indianapolis · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cicero Creek At Tipton, In, Cicero Creek At Noblesville, In, Cicero Creek At Arcadia, In

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Big Walnut Creek

Big Walnut Creek is a small creek in the West-central / Wabash region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Walnut Creek Near Roachdale, In gauge runs roughly 150–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: West-central / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Walnut Creek Near Roachdale, In

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Deep River

Deep River is a small creek in the Northwest / Lake Michigan region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deep River At Lake George Outlet At Hobart, In gauge runs roughly 120–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northwest / Lake Michigan · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deep River At Lake George Outlet At Hobart, In

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Fish Creek

Fish Creek is a small creek in the Northeast / Maumee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fish Creek At Hamilton, In gauge runs roughly 40–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Maumee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fish Creek At Hamilton, In

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Mill Creek

Mill Creek is a small river in the West-central / Wabash region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mill Creek Near Cataract, In gauge runs roughly 100–670 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: West-central / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mill Creek Near Cataract, In

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Brandywine Creek

Brandywine Creek is a small creek in the Central / East Fork White region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Brandywine Creek Near Fairland, In gauge runs roughly 110–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Central / East Fork White · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Brandywine Creek Near Fairland, In

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Little River

Little River is a small creek in the Northeast / Wabash region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Near Huntington, In gauge runs roughly 210–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.

Region: Northeast / Wabash · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River Near Huntington, In

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Indiana river conditions — FAQ

How current is the Indiana river data?

Flow readings come straight from USGS gauges and refresh every 15 minutes. Every Indiana river shows the exact reading time for each gauge, so you always know how fresh the number is.

Which Indiana rivers are safe to float or paddle right now?

All 45 Indiana rivers we track are rated Wadeable, Caution, Limited, or Blown out against thresholds tuned to each individual gauge. Open the dashboard for a live top-to-bottom read of every river.

What does CFS mean for floating?

CFS — cubic feet per second — is how much water is moving past the gauge. Higher CFS means faster, deeper, pushier water. The safe range differs on every river, which is why each gauge carries its own thresholds rather than one blanket number.

How much rain fell on Indiana rivers, and how much is coming?

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