Where is Big Monon Creek?

Big Monon Creek is a river in Indiana.

How is Big Monon Creek rated?

Big Monon Creek in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Big Monon Creek

River

4.3(8 reviews)

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03332345, as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time

Streamflow

2,320 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

8.57 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TIPPECANOE RIVER AT BUFFALO, IN (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Big Monon Creek

H: 82° L: 56°

Cloudy

75°

Feels like 76°

Precipitation

Humidity

62%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

64°

3 AM

61°

6 AM

59°

9 AM

59°

12 PM

75°

3 PM

77°

6 PM

80°

9 PM

73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Monon Creek?: Big Monon Creek is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Big Monon Creek?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Big Monon Creek rated?: Big Monon Creek in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

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