Eagle Creek above Findlay
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hancock County, Ohio on the Eagle Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04188496, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
11 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Significant flooding. U.S. 15 will be threatened. U.S. Highway 68 inundated and most roads along the Eagle Creek. Widespread evacuations necessary.
15 ft
Major flooding in Findlay. Most roads along Eagle Creek will be closed with several homes inundated. Evacuations likely. U.S. Highway 68 will be threatened. Spring Lake housing development inundated.
13 ft
Major flooding along Eagle Creek. Several road closures and evacuations are likely. Pumping station on Brookside Drive berm threatened.
12 ft
Evacuations may be necessary along Fremont and Graceland Avenue. Homes along east Lincoln, South Blanchard, and East Sandusky Street will be inundated. The Brookside Drive berm will be threatened.
11 ft
Flooding will threaten residences along Fremont and Graceland Avenue, East Lincoln Street, and Brookside Drive. Other roads impacted include East High Street, Wilson Street, Blanchard Avenue near Graceland Avenue, Rosemont Drive and Beechmont Drive to Main Street, and Eastview north of 6th Street.
10 ft
Water from the Eagle Creek will impact portions of South Blanchard Street, Brookside Drive, Fremont and Graceland Streets. The intersections of Beechmont Drive with Fairmont and Rosemont Drives flood.
9 ft
Eagle Creek will overrun its banks and begin to inundate portions of Fremont and Graceland Avenue. Water will inundate a field near Rosemont Drive.
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 6, 1947 | 13.38 ft | 2,920 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1947 | 13.38 ft | 2,920 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1952 | 13.14 ft | 2,570 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1952 | 13.14 ft | 2,570 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1948 | 13.1 ft | 2,650 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eagle Creek above Findlay?
The Eagle Creek above Findlay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04188496) 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 Eagle Creek above Findlay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eagle Creek above Findlay is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Eagle Creek rises?
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Where is the Eagle Creek above Findlay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hancock County, Ohio at coordinates 40.9792°N, 83.6533°W. USGS site number: 04188496. 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