Major Flood
14 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Valley Street bridge threatened. Some businesses and industries along Andrews Avenue sustain significant damage. Portions of Federal Plaza East begin to flood and businesses along it inundated.
11 ft
Portions of Andrews Avenue flooded and businesses and industries along it inundated.
9 ft
Businesses and industries along Andrews Avenue threatened.
7 ft
Creek at banfull.
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 | 16.9 ft | 2,140 cfs |
| Nov 30, 1968 | 13.07 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1970 | 12.1 ft | 620 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Crab Creek at Youngstown?
The Crab Creek at Youngstown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03098700) 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 Crab Creek at Youngstown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Crab Creek at Youngstown is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Crab Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Crab Creek at Youngstown 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 Crab Creek at Youngstown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mahoning County, Ohio at coordinates 41.1116°N, 80.6355°W. USGS site number: 03098700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Mahoning River at Lowellville
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey