William Locke Drain near Durbin, IN

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 15 ftMajor local flooding in progress. Water level significantly higher on north side of 196th Street than south side. Water possiblly approaching the north side of 196th Street near Mystic Road. Extensive flooding of the west bank of William Lock Ditch south of 196th Street. Water nearly two feet deep around gaging site.
• 14 ftExtensive local flooding in progress. Water is higher on the north side of 196th street than the south side as openings are full. Extensive flooding especially of west bank of William Lock Ditch. Water surrounds gaging station.
• 13 ftThe openings under 196th Street are full. Water spilling out of William Lock Ditch especially the west bank both north and south of 196th Street.
• 12 ftWater nearing the top of two drainage openings under 196th Street. Water spills out of William Lock Ditch on the north and south side of 196th Street.
• 10 ftWilliam Lock Ditch is at bankfull levels both north and south of the intersection of 196th Street and Mystic Road.

Highest crests on record

1. 13.69 ft — June 22, 2010
2. 13.67 ft — August 14, 2026
3. 13.56 ft — February 28, 2011
4. 13.43 ft — July 8, 2017
5. 13.21 ft — May 4, 2017

Recent crests: 13.67 ft (August 14, 2026) · 12.54 ft (April 5, 2025) · 12.33 ft (October 25, 2021) · 12.61 ft (March 18, 2021) · 13.21 ft (March 29, 2020)

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