Is the Wills Creek flooding?

Ohio · 3 gauges · Ohio river levels

The Wills 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 Wills 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 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 Wills Creek below Wills Creek Dam at Wills Creek OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.50 ft on 22 March 1964, carrying 6,340 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.10 ft, 11.4 ft below that record.

Drains 842 sq mi · gauge elevation 717 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Wills Creek at Derwent OHNo flooding6.40 ft
Wills Creek at Cambridge OHNo flooding4.66 ft15 ft
Wills Creek below Wills Creek Dam at Wills Creek OHNo flood stage defined6.10 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.