Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding occurs through Clark County along the river, with flooding affecting many homes close to the river between Lower Valley Pike and Dayton-Springfield Roads.
19 ft
This is a similar crest to the 1959 flood. Significant flooding of low-lying residences and businesses in Snyderville and Durbin occurs, as well as other low areas along the river southwest of Springfield. Spangler Road is flooded south of Medway, as well as Osborn, Union and Snider Roads. Flooding also occurs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant near Woodbury Road.
18 ft
About half of the Springfield Waste Water Treatment Plant is flooded, as well as portions of Lower Valley Pike and Old Mill Road.
17 ft
Several homes along the river become inundated, especially in low areas of Snyderville and Durbin. Portions of Lower Valley Pike are flooded, as well as near St. Paris Pike. Levees along Buck and Beaver Creeks help prevent backwater flooding in Springfield itself.
16 ft
Water spills onto low-lying area roads south of Springfield, possibly cutting off access to some areas, particularly near Durbin and Snyderville. Locations along the river upstream in Champaign and Logan Counties also experience flooding in lowland areas. Some evacuations may be necessary in low-lying communities along the river.
14 ft
West 1st Street in Springfield Township floods, including the Forest Lake Fishing and Campround area, with water approaching some businesses along West 1st Street. Spangler Road downstream of Springfield also floods. Flood waters approach several homes to the southwest of Springfield. In addition, the Mad River experiences widespread flooding in Champaign County near the river.
13 ft
In addition to flooding along Lower Valley Pike between Old Mill Road and State Route 369, Spengler Road is flooded, and the I-70 Westbound exit to Medway at route 675 is closed.
12 ft
Flooding occurs along Spangler Road and Lower Valley Pike.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1913 | 16.9 ft | — |
| Jan 20, 1959 | 15.86 ft | — |
| Feb 25, 1929 | 14.9 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mad River near Springfield?
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What is flood stage for Mad River near Springfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mad River near Springfield is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Mad River near Springfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clark County, Ohio at coordinates 39.9189°N, 83.8762°W. USGS site number: 03269500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- Due to a gage move, all flood stages/categories will change at this location effective September 16, 2025 -- see <a href='https://partnerservices.nws.noaa.gov/products/cache/237-2025/PNSILN/081a4e96e995353642c49a0ccb678b12'>HERE</a> for details.
- 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.