Big Walnut Creek at Central College
Franklin County, Ohio
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
This is near the flood of record and the FEMA 1 percent flood area. Numerous properties in Gould Park west of Cottage Street are flooded, with flooding along Walnut View Boulevard, Cherry Bottom and Old Ridemour Roads.
- 15 ft
Several homes are flooded in Gould Park, with Cherry Bottom Road flooded in several areas, as well as areas near Creekside Park in Gahanna.
- 14 ft
Flood waters impact homes in the Gould Park area, with some residents cut off. Creekside Park in Gahanna is also flooded, as well as stretches of Cherry Bottom Road.
- 12.5 ft
Water approaches some homes in the Gould Park area, with several homes incurring basement flooding. Flooding along Cherry Bottom Road occurs as well as Creekside Park in Gahanna.
- 11.7 ft
Flooding of yards occurs in the Gould Park area, with some basement flooding along Walnut View Boulevard and Park Drive. Cherry Bottom Road is flooded.
- 10.5 ft
Flooding encroaches along Cherry Bottom Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1959 | 19.75 ft | 23,800 cfs |
| Aug 3, 1943 | 16.6 ft | 14,400 cfs |
| Feb 13, 1948 | 15.4 ft | 11,900 cfs |
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