RIVER GAUGE · BLANCHARD RIVER
Blanchard River below Mt Blanchard
Hancock County, Ohio
Water level2.82 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12.5 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood14.5 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural areas north of Mount Blanchard. A few homes along County Highway 25 threatened.
- 14 ft
Portions of County Highway 25 threatened. Portions of County Highway 24 and 26 flooded.
- 13 ft
Portions of County Highway 25 threatened. Portions of County Highway 24 and 26 flooded.
- 11 ft
Low-lying agricultural and wooded areas begin to flood north of Mount Blanchard.
- 10 ft
River at bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2011 | 15.34 ft | 8,790 cfs |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 14.64 ft | 7,040 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 14.37 ft | 5,830 cfs |
More on Blanchard River
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DownstreamBlanchard River above Findlay
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