Is the Black Fork flooding?

Ohio · 3 gauges · Ohio river levels

The Black Fork 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 Black Fork is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 15 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 Black Fork at Loudonville OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.50 ft in March 1913. Peak records there go back to 1913 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.25 ft, 17.3 ft below that record.

Drains 349 sq mi · gauge elevation 929 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black Fork below Charles Mill Dam near Mifflin OHNo flooding2.00 ft1000 ft
Black Fork at Loudonville OHNo flooding3.25 ft10 ft
Black Fork at Melco OHNo flood stage defined6.30 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.