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Photo: DETAIL VIEW OF INTERIOR CROSS BRACING. - Pine Bluff Bridge, Spanning Big Walnut Creek, CR 950N, Bainbridge, Putnam County, IN by Rosenthal, James W. (Public domain) License

Big Walnut Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 0 ft³/s over 57 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use cautionGreat conditions today

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03357350, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 0 ft³/s over 57 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.94 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 0 ft³/s over 57 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PLUM CREEK NEAR BAINBRIDGE, IN (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Big Walnut Creek

H: 84° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
50%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
3.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Walnut Creek?
Big Walnut Creek is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Big Walnut Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Big Walnut Creek rated?
Big Walnut Creek in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 79 reviews.

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