Major Flood
15 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
13.5 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Comparable to the 1913 flood of record. Devastating flooding to Prospect and communities north.
20 ft
Floodwaters inundate most of northern, western, and southern Prospect.
19.5 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level.
18 ft
Flood waters threatens the Route 47 bridge with widespread flooding along northern parts of town west of 5th Street. Flood waters threaten Main Street in downtown Prospect. Many roads in and out of town are inundated. Homes in northern Deleware County are inundated along Route 257 north.
15 ft
Widespread flooding occurs northern parts of Prospect. The most significant flooding occurs on north Elm Street, Northeast Street, Sellers Street, and Mulberry Street. Both River Road and Route 257 north of Route 36 are impassable with water several feet deep in areas. Homes become inundated.
14 ft
Long stretches of both River Road and Route 257 are flooded in northwest Deleware county, from near Route 36 to the Marion County line.
13.5 ft
Flooding occurs along several streets north of Market Street including North Elm Street, Northeast Street, Sellers Street, and Mulberry Street. Extensive crop flooding. Highway 203 is covered with flood waters for 2 miles.
13 ft
Water covers large stretches of River Road and portions of Route 257 north of Route 36 in northwest Delaware county.
12 ft
Highway 203 inaccessible north of Prospect. In Prospect, Elm, West River, Prospect, and Upper Sandusky Roads are flood. Water covers portions of River Road north of Hoskins Road in northwest Deleware County. Lowland flooding also begins along State Route 257 north of Route 36.
10 ft
Highway 203 is inaccessible north of Prospect. Flooding occurs near Elm Street in northern parts of Prospect.
9 ft
Water inundates low portions of Highway 203 north of Prospect.
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 24, 1913 | 21.1 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1959 | 15.3 ft | 10,100 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1963 | 15.14 ft | 9,950 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Scioto River at Prospect?
The Scioto River at Prospect gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03219500) 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 Scioto River at Prospect?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Scioto River at Prospect is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
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Where is the Scioto River at Prospect gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, Ohio at coordinates 40.4195°N, 83.1971°W. USGS site number: 03219500. 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