Major Flood
17 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
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
This level is comparable to the flood of record of January 1959. Lancaster Road, Columbus Road and areas near West Broadway close to the creek are flooded. The Granville Water Treatment Plant and Denison Heat Plant are flooded, as well as businesses along South Main Street. The south buildings of Granville Square Apartments are flooded. Ballfields at the Raccoon Valley Park are also flooded. Water floods some homes along Cherry Valley Road and Cherry Bend Drive near the creek in Granville Township.
17.3 ft
This level is close to the FEMA 1 percent flood with flooding of Lancaster Avenue and Munson Streets, the Granville Lumber Company and the Denison Heat Plant. Granville Milling incurs flooding, as well as the Granville Waste Water Treatment Plant and the water plant property. The south buildings of Granville Square Apartments are flooded. Water approaches homes along Cherry Valley Road and Cherry Bend Drive in Granville Township.
17 ft
The Denison University Heat Plant is flooded as well as the Granville Waste Water Treatment Plant. Granville Square Apartments also incur flooding, with flooding of Granville Lumber and some nearby areas of Munson Street and Lancaster Road. Raccoon Valley Park is completely flooded.
16.5 ft
Flooding begins at the Denison University Heat Plant property with water approaching the south buildings of Granville Square Apartments. Much of the waste water treatment plant is flooded, as well as the water plant near Palmer Lane. Stretches of Route 539A are flooded, as well as the TJ Evans bike trail. Water also approaches homes along Cherry Valley Road near the creek in Granville Township.
16 ft
Water approaches the Denison University Heat Plant on south Main Street, with water approaching the Granville Waste Water Treatment Plant. Water also breaches the TJ Evans bike trail and approaches the Granville Square Apartments. The ball diamonds at Raccoon Valley Park are flooded.
15.5 ft
Portions of Route 539A are flooded with water breaching the bike path on the west side of Granville. Water will approach Granville Square Apartments between the bike path and West Broadway, as well as the waste water treatment plant and the operational building of the Granville Water Plant.
15 ft
Water covers portions of Route 539A and breaches the bike trail west of Granville.
14.5 ft
Water breaches the TJ Evans bike trail west of Granville and floods storage buildings near the Granville water plant. Water also approaches the property of the Denison University power plant.
14 ft
Portions of the TJ Evans bike trail are nearly flooded, with out buildings near the Granville Water Plant flooded.
13 ft
Water encroaches on storage buildings near the Granville Water Plant.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1959 | 18.5 ft | — |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 16.9 ft | 10,339 cfs |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 15.5 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Raccoon Creek near Granville?
The Raccoon Creek near Granville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03145483) 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 near Granville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Raccoon Creek near Granville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Raccoon Creek rises?
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Where is the Raccoon Creek near Granville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Licking County, Ohio at coordinates 40.0689°N, 82.5517°W. USGS site number: 03145483. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.