Driftwood River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM, the Driftwood River is flowing at 321 cfs near Edinburgh Ind, IN — 138% of normal for the date and down 11% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Driftwood River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Edinburgh Ind, the Driftwood River is running 321 cfs — 138% of normal, down 11% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 138% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Edinburgh Ind (-11%).
How the Driftwood River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Edinburgh Ind648 ft 321 cfs138%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Driftwood River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (138%).
Driftwood River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind IN
Oct 6, 5:30 AM · USGS 03363000 |
321 cfs | 138% | -11% | 2.16 ft | 8.8 ft below | 648 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Driftwood River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Driftwood River
The Driftwood River is a tributary of the White River in southern Indiana, USA. It flows for approximately 80 miles through Brown, Bartholomew, Jackson, and Lawrence counties before joining the White River near Seymour. The river is named after the many pieces of driftwood that flow along its current. The river has a long history of agricultural use and was once used for logging and water transportation. Today, it is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including Lake Lemon, which was created in 1953 and is a popular spot for boating and fishing. Other notable reservoirs include Griffy Lake and Salt Creek Reservoir. Despite its many uses, the river faces challenges such as invasive species and pollution.
Fishing near the Driftwood River
About the Driftwood River
How is the Driftwood River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Driftwood River is flowing at 321 cfs near Edinburgh Ind, IN, about 138% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Driftwood River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Driftwood River is at 138% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Driftwood River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Edinburgh Ind (11.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.