Paint Creek near Bourneville
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ross County, Ohio on the Paint Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03234000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
This will exceed the flood of record of 20.5 feet set in 1964. At a river stage of this level, much of the low areas of Bourneville, as well as low areas along Paint Creek across western Ross County, are flooded.
19 ft
Water from Paint Creek results in two to three feet of water flowing into the town of Bourneville. Much of southwest Ross County experiences moderate flooding along Paint Creek.
18 ft
This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. About two feet of water flows into Bourneville. Much of southwest Ross County near Paint Creek experiences moderate flooding.
17 ft
About a foot of water flows into Bourneville. Minor flooding also occurs in much of southwest Ross County near Paint Creek.
15 ft
Flooding begins to affect southeastern portions of Bourneville, as well as much of western Ross County near Paint Creek. Also, water reaches the top of the levee near Bourneville.
13 ft
Flooding occurs on Alum Cliff Road and approaches Boswell Run Road. Lowland flooding occurs in Paxton and Twin Townships in Ross County.
12 ft
Lowland flooding occurs in Paxton and Twin Townships in Ross County with water approaching Alum Cliff and Boswell Run Roads.
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 9, 1964 | 20.5 ft | 56,900 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1964 | 20.5 ft | 56,900 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1963 | 20.08 ft | — |
| Mar 4, 1963 | 20.08 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 1945 | 19.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paint Creek near Bourneville?
The Paint Creek near Bourneville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03234000) 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 Paint Creek near Bourneville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paint Creek near Bourneville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Paint Creek rises?
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Where is the Paint Creek near Bourneville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ross County, Ohio at coordinates 39.2637°N, 83.1669°W. USGS site number: 03234000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.