Big Walnut Creek at Central College OH
Is Big Walnut Creek at Central College OH flooding right now?
Big Walnut Creek at Central College OH measured 3.90 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 11.7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.90 ft
Streamflow
162 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.7 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.75 ft on Wed, Jan 21, 1959.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.7 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.75 ft | 1959-01-21 |
| 16.6 ft | 1943-08-04 |
| 15.4 ft | 1948-02-14 |
| 15.3 ft | 1952-01-27 |
| 15.21 ft | 2005-01-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Fork at Gahanna, OH | 5.7 mi | Franklin County |
| Alum Creek at Africa OH | 6.8 mi | Delaware County |
| Olentangy River near Worthington OH | 7.8 mi | Franklin County |
| Big Walnut Creek at Sunbury OH | 9.3 mi | Delaware County |
| Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OH | 10.4 mi | Franklin County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.