Blanchard River at Ottawa OH
Is Blanchard River at Ottawa OH flooding right now?
Blanchard River at Ottawa OH measured 5.05 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.9 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.05 ft
Streamflow
41 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.3 ft on Tue, Mar 25, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 14.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 21.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 24.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.3 ft | 1913-03-25 |
| 31.4 ft | 2007-08-23 |
| 29.75 ft | 1981-06-15 |
| 29.72 ft | 1959-02-11 |
| 29.29 ft | 2008-02-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Creek below Pandora OH | 4.8 mi | Putnam County |
| Blanchard River at Gilboa OH | 6.7 mi | Putnam County |
| Blanchard River at Cuba OH | 8.2 mi | Putnam County |
| Blanchard River near Dupont OH | 9.5 mi | Putnam County |
| Ottawa River near Kalida OH | 9.5 mi | Putnam 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.