Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
10.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
The Wills Creek flood waters are expected to reach Southgate Shopping Center.
28 ft
Flooding is widespread exceeding the record flood of June 29, 1998 by about one foot.
26 ft
Cambridge Sewage Treatment Plant will be inundated and out of operation.
23 ft
Flood waters are expected to reach the Cambridge Square Plaza on Route 209. South 10th Street and Orchard Avenue should also begin to feel the effects of the rising waters.
22 ft
The North 8th Street Bridge near the school campus is impassable. Flood waters reach Wills Creek Valley Drive near the County Road 35 Bridge. The north side of Cambridge is close to being cut off from access. Water from Wills Creek will flood the west end of Cambridge.
21 ft
Water begins to cover East Pike Road, East of I-77
20 ft
Flood waters reach residential areas on the west side of Cambridge. A portion of Old 21 Road begins to flood. Water also reaches Pigeon Gap Road.
18 ft
Flood waters begin affecting apartments along Wills Creek Valley Road. Water will reach Southgate Parkway at the section near Woodlawn Avenue.
17 ft
Water overflows Wills Creek Valley Road to a depth of 2 feet. Water reaches a depth of 1 foot on Eighth Street north of town.
16 ft
Basement flooding begins through floor drains and other sewer connections. Local interruptions in sanitary service may occur along Gordon's Run from 3rd Street to 6th Street.
15 ft
Overflowing of poor drainage and low lying areas will result in minor flooding along wills creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1998 | 26.92 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 24.93 ft | 9,250 cfs |
| Aug 12, 1980 | 24.51 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wills Creek at Cambridge?
The Wills Creek at Cambridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03142000) 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 Wills Creek at Cambridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wills Creek at Cambridge is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wills Creek rises?
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Where is the Wills Creek at Cambridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Guernsey County, Ohio at coordinates 40.0144°N, 81.5872°W. USGS site number: 03142000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.