Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood and will exceed the flood of record of January 1959. Widespread lowland flooding occurs along Darby Creek from near Darbydale to near Orient downstream through areas near Darbyville and the creek valley in Pickaway County. Portions of Darby Creek Road and Route 762 near Orient are under water. Also, State Route 104 and McLean Mill Road may be restricted near Big Darby Creek.
15 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying roads occurs along Big Darby Creek in Franklin, Madison and Pickaway Counties. Numerous low-lying roads become flooded from near Georgesville to Darbydale to Darbyville to Circleville.
14 ft
Flooding occurs near the Old Shady Acres Mobile Home Park near Circleville. Lowland flooding can be expected along Big Darby Creek from near Orient downstream through Pickaway County. Portions of Darby Creek Road are flooded, as well as some water rising onto Route 762 west of Orient.
12 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along Big Darby Creek in Pickaway, Franklin and Madison Counties. Portions of Darby Creek Road north of Darbyville become flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1959 | 17.94 ft | 49,000 cfs |
| Feb 26, 1929 | 15.9 ft | 22,600 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 15.62 ft | 23,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DBVO1
River
Big Darby Creek
County
Pickaway, OH
Coordinates
39.7006°N, 83.1102°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Darby Creek at Darbyville?
The Big Darby Creek at Darbyville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03230500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Darby Creek at Darbyville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Darby Creek at Darbyville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Darby Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Darby Creek at Darbyville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Darby Creek at Darbyville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pickaway County, Ohio at coordinates 39.7006°N, 83.1102°W. USGS site number: 03230500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Little Darby Creek near West Jefferson
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers