Major Flood
23 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in Aid and surrounding townships.
27 ft
OH Route 141 in Aid floods.
24.5 ft
OH Route 378 in Aid floods.
23.5 ft
Grocery store in Aid across from the gauge begins to flood.
23 ft
Homes on both sides of OH Route 141 near the gauge flood at 23 to 24 feet.
22 ft
In Aid, home adjacent to Symmes Creek and next to the grocery store across from the gauge begins to flood. Extensive flooding of agricultural fields adjacent to Symmes Creek occurs.
21 ft
Low sections of Symmes Creek Road flood.
19 ft
Low sections of OH Route 378 flood south of Aid and in the Linnville area.
17.5 ft
The intersection of OH Route 217 and OH Route 378 in Linnville begins to flood.
16 ft
Agricultural fields adjacent to Symmes Creek in and around Aid flood at 16 to 18 feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2010 | 23.79 ft | — |
| May 18, 2001 | 23.56 ft | 7,100 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 23.44 ft | 6,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Symmes Creek at Aid?
The Symmes Creek at Aid gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03205470) 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 Symmes Creek at Aid?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Symmes Creek at Aid is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Symmes Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Symmes Creek at Aid 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 Symmes Creek at Aid gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Ohio at coordinates 38.5963°N, 82.4954°W. USGS site number: 03205470. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Ohio River near Huntington
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey