Is the Mad River flooding?

Ohio · 6 gauges · Ohio river levels

The Mad River is tracked by 6 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 Mad River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 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 Mad River near Springfield OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.90 ft on 25 March 1913, carrying 55,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (115 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.45 ft, 13.4 ft below that record.

Drains 490 sq mi · gauge elevation 876 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Mad River near Springfield OHNo flooding3.45 ft12 ft
Mad River near Dayton OHNo flooding2.97 ft25 ft
Mad River at State Route 235 near Fairborn OHNo current data
Mad River at West Liberty OH - 03266560No flood stage defined3.02 ft
Mad River near Urbana OHNo flood stage defined3.38 ft
Mad River at St Paris Pike at Eagle City OHNo flood stage defined6.51 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.