RIVER GAUGE · AUGLAIZE RIVER
Auglaize River near Defiance
Defiance County, Ohio
Water level6.40 ft
Flow567 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
Homes near the river in Defiance flood and Riverside Avenue is closed by high water.
- 25 ft
Homes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance flood, and evacuations are necessary.
- 23 ft
Homes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance begin to flood.
- 21 ft
Water gets into backyards of homes on Riverside Avenue. Riverside Park in Defiance begins to flood. Flood water approaches State Route 111 upstream of hydro dam.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1913 | 38.8 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1930 | 30 ft | 45,000 cfs |
| Feb 13, 1918 | 29.7 ft | 27,500 cfs |
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