Major Flood
62 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
59 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
64 ft
This is the elevation of the official plan flood for Lockington Dam. Water would begin passing over the emergency spillway at this elevation. The dam itself would not overtop until 78 feet. While the dam still provides protection, major flooding occurs in sections of Piqua, mainly areas south and east of Route 36 and Roosevelt Avenue.
62 ft
This is the emergency spillway elevation of the dam. This elevation far exceeds the flood of record and is within two feet of the official planned flood control for Lockington Dam.
59 ft
Moderate flooding occurs both within the upstream area behind Lockington, as well as downstream along Loramie Creek and portions of the upper Great Miami River. Many roads upstream of the dam along Loramie Creek in Washington and Loramie Townships are flooded. The dam protects areas downstream of Lockington to a level of 64 feet.
39 ft
While most flooding is contained within the designated Lockington storage area, rises along Loramie Creek will impact portions of Patterson-Halpin Road, Loramie-Washington Road and Houston Road.
35 ft
While much of the flooding along Loramie Creek is contained within the planned lake area, minor flooding continues along Patterson-Halpin Road and Houston Road.
30 ft
Minor flooding occurs on Patterson-Halpin Road near Houston.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2003 | 36.4 ft | 6,710 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1958 | 36.2 ft | 6,540 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 33.8 ft | 5,750 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Loramie Creek near Lockington?
The Loramie Creek near Lockington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03262000) 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 Loramie Creek near Lockington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Loramie Creek near Lockington is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 59 feet, and major flooding at 62 feet.
How do I get alerts when Loramie Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Loramie Creek near Lockington 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 Loramie Creek near Lockington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Ohio at coordinates 40.2145°N, 84.2441°W. USGS site number: 03262000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Miami Conservancy District info, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.