Moderate Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
The bridge at the gauge on Scout Camp Road floods.
24 ft
Most of Scout Camp Road floods.
21 ft
The intersection of T-95 Oak Hill Road and Scout Camp Road floods. Mill Street at Route 248 floods in Chester.
18 ft
Low sections of Scout Camp Road flood.
17 ft
The Sugar Run Creek bridge located 150 feet below the river gauge floods.
16 ft
Low spot on Scout Camp Road near Sugar Run Creek bridge floods. Agricultural fields adjacent to river begin to flood.
14 ft
Low lying areas adjacent to the river flood, including a few agricultural fields.
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 | 31.44 ft | 15,600 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 30.04 ft | 11,668 cfs |
| May 24, 1968 | 27.38 ft | 8,170 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shade River near Chester?
The Shade River near Chester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03159540) 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 Shade River near Chester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shade River near Chester is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Shade River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shade River near Chester 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 Shade River near Chester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Meigs County, Ohio at coordinates 39.0637°N, 81.8818°W. USGS site number: 03159540. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Ohio River at Racine Lock
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey