Killbuck Creek at Killbuck
Holmes County, Ohio
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30.65 ft
River gage under water. Historic flooding in Killbuck.
- 26.4 ft
Record flooding in the village of Killbuck and throughout the valley. Water treatment plant in Killbuck overtopped.
- 26 ft
The FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.
- 22 ft
Severe flooding in the Village of Killbuck and throughout the valley. Flood waters back up onto Interstate 71 near Burbank. Fire Station in Killbuck inundated.
- 20 ft
The FEMA 1 percent flood level.
- 18.5 ft
Widespread flooding in both north and south end of Killbuck. Many county and local roads impassable. State Route 17 in Millersburg flooded.
- 18 ft
Several homes threatened in the town of Killbuck. North Main, Jefferson, and Water Streets inundated. Northern and southern portions of town threatened. Many local and county roads flooded including State Route 16 and 60 north, and County Road 621.
- 17 ft
Private property on Water Street in the Village of Killbuck flooded. Several county and local roads impassable including State Route 60 south and County Road 621.
- 16 ft
Flooded roads in and near Killbuck include Water Street, County Road 621, State Route 60 south, State Route 520, as well as local low lying roads.
- 15 ft
Several low lying roads in Holmes County including Township Roads 91 and 92, and County Roads 621 and 622 are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 1969 | 26.4 ft | 47,500 cfs |
| Aug 6, 1935 | 21.77 ft | 28,800 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 21.75 ft | 28,400 cfs |
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