Blanchard River near Findlay OH
Is Blanchard River near Findlay OH flooding right now?
Blanchard River near Findlay OH measured 1.12 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.12 ft
Streamflow
66 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.5 ft on Tue, Mar 25, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 14.5 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.5 ft | 1913-03-25 |
| 18.46 ft | 2007-08-22 |
| 17.43 ft | 1981-06-14 |
| 16.76 ft | 1959-02-11 |
| 16.53 ft | 2017-07-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek above Findlay OH | 5.6 mi | Hancock County |
| Blanchard River above Findlay OH | 5.9 mi | Hancock County |
| Lye Creek above Findlay OH | 7.3 mi | Hancock County |
| The Outlet near Findlay OH | 8.9 mi | Hancock County |
| Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH | 11.3 mi | Hancock 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.