Gauge Information

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The following is 'lifted' (with minor edits) from a report filed by Thomas Visnius, 2009.07.08:
The East Fork of the White River sees 2,000-10,000 through much of the year, except for late summer and fall. I can't say for sure, since I have yet to play it, but this should be worth a 2 hour drive.
Flows of 2600 cfs may be a low level for surface play, but there could be some mystery play at this level.
I am guessing that 3000 opens up all types of play along the entire rip.
I will also guess that this ledge and the eddies downstream will pack a lot of fun for expert play boaters up to 10,000 cfs.
The river sees 20,000 regularly, although that is surely too high for any features to play, other than some possible boils.

The river did not start to rise until a full day after the heavy rains of July 4, and it is still rising 3 days (maybe more) later. This is a very easy run to plan for.

Thanks, Thomas!

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
EAST FORK WHITE RIVER AT SHOALS, IN
usgs-03373500 2500 - 6000 cfs I-II(IV) 00h52m 7040 cfs (rc= 1.2 )
Uncertain of any whitewater interest at these flows.
Gauge (4,927 sq.mi. drainage) is about 13 miles upriver. Generally minor additional drainage to the falls, thus gauge should be fairly representative.
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
2500 -6000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable I-II(IV) Best levels uncertain. Can you help? Add a comment!
6000 -8500 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High I-II(IV) Uncertain of any whitewater interest at these flows.
8500 -12000 cfs somewhat High-extremely High I-II(IV) Falls are inundated. No whitewater interest remains.

Report - Reports of White, East Fork Hindostan Falls (PnP) and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
White, East ForkHindostan Falls (PnP) [ ] Hindostan Falls n/a boof or die
1y130d18h20m /White, East Fork-Hindostan Falls [IN] Hindostan Falls 465 cfs October 2010 465 cfs Thomas Visnius
2y199d03h20m Hindostan Falls [IN] Hindostan Falls. 4990 cfs. July 29, 2009 4990 cfs Thomas Visnius
2y202d19h20m Hindostan Falls [IN] Hindostan Falls. 8500 cfs. July 25, 2009 8500 cfs Thomas Visnius
2y219d20h05m Hindostan Falls [IN] Hindostan Falls. 2600 cfs. July 5, 2009 2600 cfs Thomas Visnius