Major Flood
28 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
State Route 588 Bridge near Bob Evans Farm is flooded. Major flooding throughout the region near Raccoon Creek.
24 ft
The Old Adamsville Road, the Old Adamsville Road bridge, and the home next to the bridge on the upstream right bank, about 1000 feet upstream from the Route 588 Bridge near Bob Evans Farm is flooded. Also, the farm about one quarter mile west of the Route 588 Bridge is flooded.
21 ft
Creek View Drive and the Canoe Livery Road near the Route 588 Bridge near Bob Evans farm are flooded. The museum buildings on the upstream right bank near the Route 588 Bridge are flooded.
17 ft
The Bob Evans campground and Canoe Livery next to the Route 588 Bridge are flooded. The museum buildings upstream of the Route 588 bridge begin to flood.
16 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas near Raccoon Creek are noted. Garners Ford Road on both sides of the Garners Ford Bridge approximately 1 mile downstream from the Route 588 Bridge is flooded.
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 2, 1997 | 29.11 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| May 27, 1968 | 28.69 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1936 | 25.2 ft | 16,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Raccoon Creek at Adamsville?
The Raccoon Creek at Adamsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03202000) 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 Raccoon Creek at Adamsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Raccoon Creek at Adamsville is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Raccoon Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Raccoon Creek at Adamsville 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 Raccoon Creek at Adamsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gallia County, Ohio at coordinates 38.8736°N, 82.3558°W. USGS site number: 03202000. 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