Major Flood
18 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.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
In Trimble, most homes in town flood.
19 ft
In Glouster, businesses along OH Route 13 in town flood. In Trimble, the Kroger grocery store floods.
18 ft
In Glouster, businesses along Toledo Street flood. In Trimble, more homes along OH Route 13 flood. In Jacksonville, most homes in town flood.
17 ft
In Trimble, homes along Oakdale Street and Locust Street flood. In Glouster, Toledo Street floods due to backwater flooding of Mud Fork. In Jacksonville, Palmer, 5th, 6th, 7th, and Streets flood.
16 ft
In Trimble, homes along OH Route 13 between Center Street and Cross Street flood. In Jacksonville, Railroad Street floods.
15.5 ft
In Glouster, OH Route 13 near Glouster Memorial Park floods.
15 ft
In Glouster, the Trimble High School parking lot floods. In Trimble, Center Street at Kroger floods.
14.5 ft
In Jacksonville, Palmer Street near the creek floods.
14 ft
In Glouster, West Main Street floods. In Trimble, OH Route 13 near Congress Street floods.
13.5 ft
In Glouster, portions of Oakdale Road flood due to backwater flooding of West Branch Sunday Creek.
12 ft
In Glouster, South Town Street and Kennedy Road flood.
11 ft
In Glouster, Glouster Memorial Park begins to flood.
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 28, 1907 | 22 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1913 | 18.9 ft | — |
| Mar 31, 1940 | 18.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sunday Creek at Glouster?
The Sunday Creek at Glouster gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03159000) 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 Sunday Creek at Glouster?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sunday Creek at Glouster is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sunday Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sunday Creek at Glouster 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 Sunday Creek at Glouster gauge located?
The gauge is located in Athens County, Ohio at coordinates 39.5009°N, 82.0851°W. USGS site number: 03159000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Sunday Creek at Tom Jenkins Dam
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey