Major Flood
22 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9.6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Auto repair shop at 5503 OH Route 821 floods at 22 to 23 feet.
21 ft
Low sections of Duck Creek Road and Hunter Avenue flood.
20 ft
Home located next to auto repair shop on OH Route 821 floods at 20 to 21 feet.
19 ft
Low sections of Kohl Road near and above the gauge flood.
14 ft
Low sections of OH Route 821 below Whipple flood at 14 to 15 feet.
12 ft
Intersection of Kohl Road and Whipple Run Road flood due to backwater flooding of Whipple Run. Route 16 floods above Stanleyville.
10 ft
Agricultural fields next to the creek in and around Whipple flood at 10 to 13 feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | 17.54 ft | 11,017 cfs |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 16.68 ft | 10,300 cfs |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 16.45 ft | 9,960 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Duck Creek below Whipple?
The Duck Creek below Whipple gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03115786) 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 Duck Creek below Whipple?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Duck Creek below Whipple is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9.6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Duck Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Duck Creek below Whipple 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 Duck Creek below Whipple gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Ohio at coordinates 39.5089°N, 81.4231°W. USGS site number: 03115786. 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