Major Flood
15 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.
Moderate Flood
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12.5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MBLO1
River
Blanchard River
County
Hancock, OH
Coordinates
40.9244°N, 83.5572°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blanchard River below Mt Blanchard?
The Blanchard River below Mt Blanchard gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04188337) 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 Blanchard River below Mt Blanchard?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blanchard River below Mt Blanchard is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blanchard River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blanchard River below Mt Blanchard 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 Blanchard River below Mt Blanchard gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hancock County, Ohio at coordinates 40.9244°N, 83.5572°W. USGS site number: 04188337. 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