Stillwater River above Englewood
Montgomery County, Ohio
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What floods at each level
- 104 ft
Major flooding continues and worsens with this elevation being the spillway of Englewood Dam. Water previously being held by the dam would now begin to further inundate downstream locations from Englewood Dam.
- 101 ft
Major flooding occurs. This flood would be within three feet of the spillway of the Englewood Dam. Major and widespread flooding occurs. Some low areas near Englewood and Covington become flooded, as well as locations near the river in West Milton.
- 89 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. While many communities remain outside the flood plain, low-lying roads and rural areas along the river from Covington to West Milton to Englewood become flooded.
- 67 ft
This is approximately the FEMA 500 year flood level. Some minor flooding occurs near West Milton, but it is confined to near Cemetary Road and between South Washington Street and the river. Extensive flooding occurs along Valley View/River Road north of Englewood. The water treatment plant on North Randolph Street is flooded, with extensive flooding along Martindale, Springfield and Karns Roads.
- 61 ft
This is approximately the FEMA 1 percent flood. Extensive flooding occurs along Valley View/River Road north of Englewood. The water treatment plant on North Randolph Street is flooded, with extensive flooding along Martindale Road, as well as Old Springfield and Karns Roads, mainly between Route 48 and Kley Roads. Areas of Horseshoe Bend Road and County Road 55 are also flooded.
- 58 ft
Some low areas of Frederick-Garland Road become flooded, with Martindale and Old Springfield Roads flooded between Route 48 and Kley Roads. Access to the Englewood Metropark is closed.
- 25 ft
Water along Martindale Road, Old Springfield Road and the road to the MetroPark are all covered by two to three feet of water.
- 23 ft
Martindale Road, Old Springfield Road and the road to the MetroPark are all closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1958 | 59.3 ft | 9,980 cfs |
| May 14, 1933 | 56.2 ft | 9,910 cfs |
| Jan 22, 1937 | 54.7 ft | 9,550 cfs |
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