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16.5 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.8 ft
This stage is roughly equivalent to the FEMA 0.2 Percent flood or 500 year flood. Extensive flooding between Canal and Reading Roads occurs in Evendale and into the Sharonville area of Mill Creek. Numerous businesses in the region experience flooding, with flooding several feet deep along portions of Mosteller, Kemper and Sharon Roads.
16.8 ft
This stage is roughly equivalent to the FEMA 1 Percent flood. Road flooding and increased flooding into businesses along the creek is expected. Businesses along the creek in the Sharonville and Evendale areas incur flooding of some buildings and parking lots. Street flooding of Canal, Kemper and Sharon Roads.
16.5 ft
Flood damage of businesses occurs, with many businesses along Mill Creek affected. At least one foot of water can be expected in some businesses. Numerous roads are flooding, including Crescentville, Canal, and Sharon Roads.
16 ft
Businesses in the Mosteller, Kemper and Canal Road area incur some flooding on the property and into the buildings. Significant street flooding also occurs in these areas, with flooding also occurring in some areas of Evendale, with flooding onto properties between Mill Creek and Reading Road.
15 ft
Several businesses adjacent to the creek incur severe property and structure flooding. Additionally, flooding near the Sharon and Mosteller Road intersection may be as much as one foot deep, with similar flooding along Canal Road. Areas of Evendale between Mill Creek and Reading Road also incur flooding.
14 ft
Flooding occurs near the Sharon and Mosteller Road intersection, as well as along Canal Road. Flood waters begin to enter some businesses near the creek in Reading, Evendale and Sharonville.
13 ft
Canal Road near UPS floods with high water along Kemper and Mosteller Roads near the creek.
12 ft
Lowland flooding of the Mill Creek floodplain occurs with water approaching some buildings along the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2020 | 16.25 ft | 5,485 cfs |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 15.99 ft | 5,251 cfs |
| May 2, 2012 | 15.91 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek at Evendale?
The Mill Creek at Evendale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03255420) 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 Mill Creek at Evendale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek at Evendale is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mill Creek at Evendale 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 Mill Creek at Evendale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Ohio at coordinates 39.2544°N, 84.4253°W. USGS site number: 03255420. 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
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