Scioto River at Circleville
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pickaway County, Ohio on the Scioto River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03230700, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28.2 ft
This is the flood of record, which occurred in March 1913. Backwater flooding along Hargus Creek inundates numerous homes, with areas of West Main Street near the U.S. 23 entrance ramps are flooded. Major flooding occurs along Mill and Canal Roads, as well as Island Road and State Route 762. Backwater flooding affects areas along Big Darby Creek. Major flooding within Circleville itself is mostly limited to properties along Hargus Creek.
26.5 ft
This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Major flooding occurs to the west and north of Circleville, including Mill, Canal and Island Roads. Many structures along Hargus Creek are flooded due to backwater. Most of the rest of Circleville itself is not impacted until about 30 feet. Parts of State Route 762 and State Route 316 are flooded and some sections of Route 23 may also be impacted. In addition, backwater flooding affects areas along Big Darby Creek.
25 ft
Numerous properties are flooded along Hargus Creek due to backwater, in addition to flooded homes along areas of Canal, Mill and Island Roads west and north of Circleville, as well as State Route 762. Flooding likely affects the Pickaway County Sheriff's office and Circleville Juvenile Correctional Center. Backwater flooding affects areas along Big Darby Creek.
24 ft
Backwater flooding affects homes along Hargus Creek, likely surrounding or possibly inundating homes north of the park. Some areas of the Pickaway County Sheriff's office and Circleville Juvenile Correctional facility are possibly flooded. Long stretches of Island Road, Mill Road and Canal Road are flooded, including flooded homes.
23 ft
Flooding of homes is likley along Mill and Canal Roads, as well as Island Road and State Route 762. Backwater flooding affects areas along Big Darby Creek, with flooding along Hargus Creek surrounding some homes and covers nearly all of Ted Lewis Park. State route 56 is also flooded north of U.S. 22. High water overtakes much the Cooks Creek nature preserve.
22 ft
Stretches of Island Road are flooded, with some residents cut off north of Commercial Point Road. Flood water could flood homes along Mill Road, with long stretches of Canal Road flooded. Backwater flooding along Hargus Creek floods much of Ted Lewis Park.
21 ft
Flood waters approach structures west of Circleville along Mill and Canal Roads, as well as Island Road and State Route 762. Backwater flooding can be expected near Big Darby Creek, with flooding near the Scioto river junction with Little Walnut Creek at the nature preserve along U.S. 23. Backwater flooding along Hargus Creek also floods some of Ted Lewis Park in Circleville.
20 ft
Flooding occurs mainly west of Circleville along Mill and Canal Roads, as well as Island Road and State Route 762, with some Island Road residents cut off north of Commercial Point Road. Backwater flooding along Big Darby Creek causes flooding along roadways, with backwater flooding along Hargus Creek flooding low areas of Ted Lewis Park. Flooding may occur along State Route 56 north of U.S. 22 west of Circleville.
19 ft
Flooding affects areas of Mill and Canal Roads, as well as Island road and State Route 762. Backwater flooding along Big Darby Creek causes flooding of some low lying roads, and some backwater flooding along Hargus Creek affects low spots of Ted Lewis Park. Flooding of the Cooks Creek Preserve also occurs.
18 ft
Low-lying areas north of Circleville near Little Walnut begin to flood. Flooding also worsens at the intersection of Canal Road and State Route 104 and on Island Road north of Circleville. Minor backwater flooding occurs along Big Darby Creek near Circleville.
17 ft
Lowland flooding continues along the river, with flooding along Island Road worsening. Canal Road near State Route 104 also has flooding, as well as Cooks Creek Nature Preserve and State Route 762 in northern Pickaway County.
16 ft
Lowland flooding continues along the river and about one foot of water can be expected along portions of Island Road.
15 ft
Low-lying agricultural and bottom land becomes flooded, while flooding begins along Island and Canal 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 25, 1913 | 28.2 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 1913 | 28.2 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 26.17 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 26.17 ft | — |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 23.36 ft | — |
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What is the current water level of Scioto River at Circleville?
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What is flood stage for Scioto River at Circleville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Scioto River at Circleville is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
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Where is the Scioto River at Circleville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pickaway County, Ohio at coordinates 39.6015°N, 82.9552°W. USGS site number: 03230700. 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
- Stage may be affected by 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.