Moderate Flood
16.5 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
The Black Fork comes out of banks upstream of the river gauge. Access through Shelby is cut off. Properties along the Black Fork are threatened with flood waters. Roads downstream of Shelby also cut off by the Black Fork.
15.9 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Main Street Bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2021 | 16.35 ft | 2,770 cfs |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 13.68 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHLO1
River
Black Fork Mohican River
County
Richland, OH
Coordinates
40.8811°N, 82.6597°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Fork Mohican River at Shelby?
The Black Fork Mohican River at Shelby gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03129197) 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 Black Fork Mohican River at Shelby?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Fork Mohican River at Shelby is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Fork Mohican River rises?
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Where is the Black Fork Mohican River at Shelby gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richland County, Ohio at coordinates 40.8811°N, 82.6597°W. USGS site number: 03129197. 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