Major Flood
29 ft
Current Water Level
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
The entire valley along Ohio Brush Creek is flooded. This stage would exceed the flood of record of 31.15 feet. Long stretches of Route 348 in Tiffin and Brush Creek Townships are underwater, as well as several secondary roads in the valley. Water begins to cover the Route 125 Bridge east of West Union, with low sections of Route 125 already covered. Low-lying homes and businesses near West Union become flooded.
31.2 ft
Major flooding occurs along State Route 348 and Starley Gustin Road in Tiffin and Brush Creek Townships. This is the flood of record.
31 ft
Much of the Ohio Brush Creek valley is inundated, including portions of Route 348 in Tiffin and Brush Creek Townships. Water approaches the bottom of the Route 125 Bridge east of West Union.
27 ft
Flooding continues along low areas of State Route 125, and low areas along Route 348 continue to flood. Waggoner Riffle Road and Copas Road also become flooded in areas. Some homes along the creek incur water damage.
25 ft
The valley area is filled near Ohio Brush Creek. About a 20 mile section on Route 348 is covered, with several homes and farms affected. Water is also on Route 125 near West Union.
22 ft
In addition to flooding of several county and township roads over one foot deep, especially near Lawshe, the lower end of Compton Hill incurs minor flooding.
20 ft
Water rises over the east side of State Route 348 south of Cedar Mills, with lowland flooding of county roads especially near Lawshee and west of Peebles.
18 ft
Water continues to spill onto Route 348, while several county or township roads near Lawshe and low areas east of West Union near the creek are flooded.
17.5 ft
High water on some low-lying county roads is about one foot deep, especially along Satterfield Road in Tiffin township. Other low lying roadways are closed or impassible due to high water.
17 ft
Flooding occurs along State Route 348 near Compton Hill Road.
16 ft
Flooding of lowland areas continues. A few inches of water is over the creek side lanes of low-lying county roads near the creek close to Lawshee.
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 1, 1997 | 31.15 ft | — |
| Mar 9, 1964 | 27.91 ft | — |
| Mar 18, 1943 | 26.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WUNO1
River
Ohio Brush Creek
County
Adams, OH
Coordinates
38.8036°N, 83.4211°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio Brush Creek near West Union?
The Ohio Brush Creek near West Union gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03237500) 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 Ohio Brush Creek near West Union?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio Brush Creek near West Union is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio Brush Creek rises?
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Where is the Ohio Brush Creek near West Union gauge located?
The gauge is located in Adams County, Ohio at coordinates 38.8036°N, 83.4211°W. USGS site number: 03237500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for 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.