Major Flood
15.5 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.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
Major Flood Stage. Significant flooding to businesses on State Route 97 in Bellville. The elementary school on Hines Avenue inundated.
14 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Businesses on State Route 97 in Bellville flooded.
13 ft
Fry Road and Hines Avenue Flooded.
12 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flood waters surround businesses on State Route 97 in Bellville. Bellville Johnsonville Road floods near State Route 97.
11 ft
The Clear Fork is 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | 13.32 ft | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 12.87 ft | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 8.98 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BLEO1
River
Clear Fork Mohican River
County
Richland, OH
Coordinates
40.6233°N, 82.5111°W
Get Flood Alerts for Clear Fork Mohican River
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clear Fork Mohican River at Bellville?
The Clear Fork Mohican River at Bellville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03131982) 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 Clear Fork Mohican River at Bellville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clear Fork Mohican River at Bellville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clear Fork Mohican River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Clear Fork Mohican River at Bellville 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 Clear Fork Mohican River at Bellville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richland County, Ohio at coordinates 40.6233°N, 82.5111°W. USGS site number: 03131982. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Clear Fork Mohican River above Pleasant Hill Dam
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey