Is the Big Walnut Creek flooding?

Ohio · 3 gauges · Ohio river levels

The Big Walnut Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Ohio. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Big Walnut Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Ohio river levels.

data refreshed 13 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Walnut Creek at Rees OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.03 ft on 22 January 1959, carrying 59,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.35 ft, 18.7 ft below that record.

Drains 544 sq mi · gauge elevation 698 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Big Walnut Creek at Central College OHNo flooding3.90 ft11.7 ft
Big Walnut Creek at Sunbury OHNo flood stage defined4.82 ft
Big Walnut Creek at Rees OHNo flood stage defined3.35 ft
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.