Major Flood
87 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
80 ft
Minor Flood
62 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
87 ft
Major and widespread flooding occurs. Much of Germantown is flooded, especially along and south of Route 725.
80 ft
Moderate flooding occurs with homes and businesses within Germantown and German Township flooded. Areas most impacted are along the southern edge of Germantown.
62 ft
Several roads along Twin Creek are flooded, including Creek Road and the intersection of Manning Road and Farmersville Road.
50 ft
In addition to flooding along Manning Road spanning the bottomlands near Twin Creek, portions of Farmersville Road, Anthony Road and Lower Gratis Road are flooded.
45 ft
Manning Road and Farmersville Road intersection is closed.
43 ft
Creek Road within the Metro Park is closed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1959 | 63.2 ft | 8,590 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1929 | 54.5 ft | 7,640 cfs |
| Jan 26, 1952 | 53.5 ft | 8,790 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Twin Creek near Germantown?
The Twin Creek near Germantown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03272000) 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 Twin Creek near Germantown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Twin Creek near Germantown is 62 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 80 feet, and major flooding at 87 feet.
How do I get alerts when Twin Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Twin Creek near Germantown 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 Twin Creek near Germantown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Ohio at coordinates 39.6378°N, 84.4039°W. USGS site number: 03272000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Great Miami River at Middletown
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Miami Conservancy Germantown Dam Info, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.