Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH water level

Name: Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Auglaize River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.00ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 44.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH, where the gauge shows 2.00 ft.

It is 11.00 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.00 ft – 2.02 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.30 ftJanuary 23, 1959

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

21.40 ft: Flood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
20.00 ft: A major flood is in progress. Extensive inundation and damage of property can be expected. Many primary roads and bridges will be closed and numerous evacuations will be necessary.
16.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins along the Auglaize River with secondary roads and agricultural lands as well as homes nearest the river being affected by flood waters. Some evacuations of people and property may be necessary.
13.00 ft: Minor flooding begins in the northwest Ohio counties of northwest Allen, northeast Van Wert, and southwest Putnam. Farm land nearest the Auglaize river will be affected by flood water.
2.00 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 22 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.30 ft	January 23, 1959
2	19.76 ft	July 15, 1992
3	19.44 ft	February 7, 2008
4	19.41 ft	February 7, 2008
5	19.07 ft	February 11, 1959
6	18.99 ft	May 18, 2019
7	18.95 ft	March 1, 2011
8	18.82 ft	June 17, 2015
9	18.45 ft	June 3, 1980
10	18.18 ft	December 31, 1990

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 69° 37° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 67° 38° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 69° 48° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 69° 48° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 70° 48° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 72° 51° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 72° 55° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:54 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Auglaize River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Auglaize River near Defiance OHRiver gauge, Auglaize River	6.21 ft	Below flood stage	+0.62 ft	21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ottawa River near Kalida OHRiver gauge, Ottawa River	4.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	3.5 mi
Blanchard River near Dupont OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River	36.5 cfs	High	+1.6 cfs	7 mi
Little Auglaize River at Melrose OHRiver gauge, Little Auglaize River	115 cfs	Normal	−19.0 cfs	12 mi
Blanchard River at Ottawa OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River	4.65 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	12 mi
Riley Creek below Pandora OHRiver gauge, Riley Creek	4.3 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	15 mi
Ottawa River at Lima OHRiver gauge, Ottawa River	2.6 cfs	Low	+0.7 cfs	17 mi
Blanchard River at Gilboa OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River	34.9 cfs	Normal	+5.6 cfs	19 mi
Little Flatrock Creek near Junction OHRiver gauge, Little Flatrock Creek	0.5 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 11.00 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Auglaize River near Fort Jennings OH?

The highest level on record is 20.30 ft on January 23, 1959.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04186500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.94866, -84.26606 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.00 ft	2026-10-20 23:00	Provisional
Flow	44.5 cfs	2026-10-20 23:00	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer