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Photo: Snow covered driftwood in the River Wharfe by Mtaylor848 (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Driftwood River

River

Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN.

  • A Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN.
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
Avoid todayGreat conditions today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN.

  • A Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN. NWS Indianapolis IN
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03363900, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 115 ft³/s over 58 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2,670 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.15 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 115 ft³/s over 58 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FLATROCK RIVER AT COLUMBUS, IN (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Driftwood River

H: 88° L: 64°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 89°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
48%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Mist
67°
6 AM
Fog
66°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
88°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Driftwood River?
Driftwood River is a river in Indiana.
Can you swim at Driftwood River?
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, IN; Johnson, IN; Shelby, IN. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Driftwood River rated?
Driftwood River in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.

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