Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11.7 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CSCO1
River
Big Walnut Creek
County
Franklin, OH
Coordinates
40.1036°N, 82.8842°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Walnut Creek at Central College?
The Big Walnut Creek at Central College gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03228500) 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 Walnut Creek at Central College?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Walnut Creek at Central College is 11.7 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Walnut Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Walnut Creek at Central College gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Ohio at coordinates 40.1036°N, 82.8842°W. USGS site number: 03228500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey