Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MONO1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
This is a very dangerous situation. The entire village of Montpelier can expect 2 to 3 feet of water. Areas outside Montpelier will be totally inundated.
18 ft
Montpelier is flooded by 1 to 2 feet of water and outlying farm buildings are totally inundated.
17.5 ft
Flood waters will overtop the dikes in Montpelier. Homes and businesses along Opdyke, Moore, and Madison will be affected.
16.5 ft
Flood waters will approach the top of the Montpelier Dikes with several roads becoming impassible. Water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
15 ft
Several roadways are closed including County Road 10 at County Road K.
14 ft
County Road K, one mile southwest of Montpelier is flooded. Flood waters affect the southeast side of Pioneer and cover large areas of low land and agricultural land near the river.
13 ft
County Road K, one mile southwest of Montpelier begins to flood. Some flooding begins to affect the village of Pioneer. Significant low land and agricultural flooding occurs near the river.
12 ft
Flooding of low land and agricultural land begins near the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1985 | 17.4 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1990 | 17 ft | — |
| Feb 1, 1982 | 16.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MONO1
River
St. Joseph River (OH/IN)
County
Williams, OH
Coordinates
41.5896°N, 84.6123°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph River (OH/IN) at Montpelier?
The St. Joseph River (OH/IN) at Montpelier gauge is maintained by USGS 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 St. Joseph River (OH/IN) at Montpelier?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph River (OH/IN) at Montpelier is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the St. Joseph River (OH/IN) at Montpelier gauge located?
The gauge is located in Williams County, Ohio at coordinates 41.5896°N, 84.6123°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: National Weather Service
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.