Mad River near Springfield OH
Is Mad River near Springfield OH flooding right now?
Mad River near Springfield OH measured 3.45 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.45 ft
Streamflow
393 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.9 ft on Tue, Mar 25, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 14.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.9 ft | 1913-03-25 |
| 15.86 ft | 1959-01-21 |
| 14.9 ft | 1929-02-26 |
| 14.43 ft | 1963-03-05 |
| 14.13 ft | 2025-04-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mad River at St Paris Pike at Eagle City OH | 3.9 mi | Clark County |
| Buck Creek below CJ Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH | 6.8 mi | Clark County |
| Mad River at State Route 235 near Fairborn OH | 10.6 mi | Greene County |
| Little Miami River near Oldtown OH | 12.1 mi | Greene County |
| Massies Creek at Wilberforce OH | 13.6 mi | Greene 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.