DRIFTWOOD RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 23, 2024


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Driftwood River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Driftwood River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

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.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
USGS 03363000
681 cfs 2.75 ft -15.09
History of the River

The Driftwood River is a 15.5-mile-long (24.9 km) tributary of the East Fork of the White River in central Indiana in the United States. Via the White, Wabash and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. It is a short river, formed by the confluence of two longer streams a short distance upstream of its mouth.

       

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