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East Fork White Rivernear Bedford, IN (Gauge BFRI3)
Observation History | Stage Impacts/Record Events
Stages:
Normal
Action
Flood
Moderate Flood
Major Flood
River Stage Data for Gauge BFRI3
Stage: -999 ft
(impacts and historical events)
Action Stages:
13': Action
20': Flood
27': Moderate Flood
32': Major Flood
Gauge BFRI3 History chart | graph
Stage Date CST Stage ft
CURRENT 02/03/2012 08:41 am -999.00
  02/02/2012 08:00 am -999.00
  02/01/2012 01:20 pm 19.70
  01/31/2012 05:45 pm 20.50
  01/31/2012 07:47 am 20.50
  01/30/2012 03:55 pm 20.00
  01/30/2012 09:45 am 19.60
Flood Impacts and Historical Events
Stage Impacts
47.5Approximate elevation of the March 1913 flood. Water is the the ceiling in the Bedford Boat Club. Unbelieveable destruction in Lawrence County to residences, bridges and roads. This flood level may impact the Bedford Water Pumping Station. Bedford Waste Water Plant remains safe.
40.0An almost unbelievable flood. The greatest flood since March 1913. Although the number of people directly affected is small, they lose everything.
38.0Flood waters begin to enter the Bedford Boat Club. Only the flood of March 1913 higher than this flood. Many rural areas suffer extensive flood damage.
36.0A serious flood is in progress. Local bridges of county roads are threatened. Residents living in areas below the 1913 flood are threatened. At this level and higher...flood waters may impact the Bedford Water Pumping Station.
34.0A major flood is in progress. Evacuation of more than 40 homes and 100 residents is necessary. River gage is difficult to reach. Bedford Boat Club is closed because of locally dangerous flood waters.
32.5Flooding affects more than 40 homes and over 100 Lawrence County residents in the Fort Ritner, the Fort Ritner Museum, White River Cabins near Williams, low areas of East Oolitic and locally known Chase Riffle and Palestine.
32.0High water begins to cover lower knolls. The Bedford Boat Club surrounded by high water. Water begins to cut off access to river gage. A number of rural homes flood.
31.5Extensive backwater from East Fork White River flooding low areas of East Oolitic north of Bedford. Flooding of at least two homes just south of State Road 158 bridge. Numerous local roads flooded.
31.3Local roads in the Bedford area along Salt Creek and Little Salt Creek flooded by 2 to 3 feet because of backwater from the East Fork White River during March 2008.
31.0Duriog March 2008 water over Stumphole Bottom Road at the bridge of the river on the left bank. Stumphole Bottom Road flooded extensively at the railroad underpass as one approached Williams. Backwater near Stumphole Road close to its junction with Twins Pond Road. Twins Pond Road floods during times of heavy rain, but not because of the river.
30.5Vehicle access to Bedford Boat Club blocked by high water. Members must park on a hill and walk in.
30.0Extensive flood of South I street in Bedford. Salt Creek extensively flooded from the Patton Hill road area to the river. At least 2 homes just south of State Road 158 bridge have water in on near them.
29.0High water gradually affects higher ground. Thirty or so homes may have damage.
28.5Estimated level at when roads along Salt Creek and Little Salt Creek in the Bedford area began to flood durning March 2008 because of local runoff and backwater from the East Fork White River.
28.0Backwater from Leatherwood Creek floods I street at the outskirts of Bedford. High water begins to affect some rural residents. Extensive backwater occurs along local streams.
27.9During the March 2008 flood the following roads were reported closed in article by the Bedford Times published on March 26, 2008 assuming the interview took place on March 25: Peerless Road, Lawrenceport Tunnelton Road, Pumphouse Road, Indiana Stote Road 450, Stumphole Bridge Road, Mill Creek Road, Earl Road, Dillon Road, River Road and Rager Road.
26.0In Lawrence County, only State Road 37/U.S. Highway 50 is open across the East Fork White River flood plain.
25.7Water is at the horizontal handrail at the bottom of the steps at the Bedford Boat Club.
25.0Extensive lowland flooding is in progress. Bedford boat club is accessed by boat only. Some local residents walk to their homes.
24.0Limited parking at Bedford Boat Club. Flood waters cover much of the parking lot and is too deep for a normal person to drive in.
23.7During the Late March 2008 flood, the Bedford Times reported the following County Roads still flooded; River Road, entire road; Bartlettsville Road, by the bridge and in the bottoms; Judah-Logan Road, by the bridge; Logan Bottoms, the gravel part; Donica Church Road, between Logan Bottom and the hill; Peerless Road, by Mica Metals; Little Salt Creek Run; Stumphole Bridge Road near Indiana State Road 450; Huron-Williams Road; Lawrenceport Road; Rivervale Road and Earl Road.
23.5Bedford Boat Club Parking Lot covered with water.
23.0Almost all county roads are impassible in the East Fork White flood plain. State Road 37/U.S. Highway 50 is likely the only road open across flood plain in Lawrence County.
22.5Water is near the center of the road at the first curve out of the Bedford Boat Club.
20.6Water is at the top corner of the Bedford Boat Club Shoot House near the base.
20.0Water is over most local roads in the flood plain. Be safe...Turn Around and Do Not Drovn. Agricultural lands flood. Water covers Bedford Boat Club grounds.
19.8Flood waters begin to enter shoot houses at the Bedford Boat Club.
19.5Water is at the bottom corner of the base of the Bedford Boat Club Shoot House.
17.2Water covers the Shelter House Floor at the Bedford Boat Club.
17.1Water begins to enter the Bedford Boat Club Shelter House. Campgrounds at Bedford Boat Club are flooded.
17.0Water is at the edge of the Bedford Boat Club Shelter House. Lowest agricultural lands begin to flood. Some county roads may begin to flood.
15.0Blue Spring Caverns may have to cancel tours because of high water.
13.8River Road at the Bedford Boat Club is covered by water.
10.5Current is too swift for many boats at Bedford Boat Club.
Historical Crests Record Lows
1) 47.50 ft on 03/29/1913
2) 37.20 ft on 01/24/1937
3) 34.65 ft on 01/09/2005
4) 34.60 ft on 05/11/1961
5) 33.75 ft on 03/09/1945
6) 33.08 ft on 01/08/1950
7) 32.90 ft on 01/25/1959
8) 32.90 ft on 01/08/1949
9) 32.45 ft on 05/03/1996
10) 32.30 ft on 03/13/1964
Low water records are unavailable.

Data provided by NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

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