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SwedenBlanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH water level
River gauge, Blanchard River, Ohio, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 13.5 cfs
History
What this means
The Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH is at 2.88 ft, in the normal range.
It is 11.12 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.81 ft and 2.98 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
- 15.34 ftMarch 1, 2011
Floating and fishing near Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 11.12 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- Widespread flooding of agricultural areas north of Mount Blanchard. A few homes along County Highway 25 threatened.
- 14.00 ft
- Portions of County Highway 25 threatened. Portions of County Highway 24 and 26 flooded.
- 13.00 ft
- Portions of County Highway 25 threatened. Portions of County Highway 24 and 26 flooded.
- 11.00 ft
- Low-lying agricultural and wooded areas begin to flood north of Mount Blanchard.
- 10.00 ft
- River at bankfull.
- 2.88 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.34 ft | March 1, 2011 |
| 2 | 14.64 ft | February 6, 2008 |
| 3 | 14.37 ft | June 17, 2015 |
| 4 | 14.20 ft | December 22, 2013 |
| 5 | 14.00 ft | July 14, 2017 |
| 6 | 13.27 ft | March 8, 2009 |
| 7 | 13.20 ft | June 17, 2019 |
| 8 | 13.10 ft | October 21, 2011 |
| 9 | 13.06 ft | November 20, 2017 |
| 10 | 12.83 ft | April 12, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.09 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Blanchard River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard River above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River | 11.4 cfs | Normal | +5.1 cfs | 8 mi |
| Blanchard River near Findlay OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River | 1.05 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Blanchard River at Gilboa OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River | 27.6 cfs | Normal | +4.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Blanchard River at Ottawa OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River | 4.68 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Blanchard River near Dupont OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River | 38.9 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 36 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lye Creek above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Lye Creek | 0.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Eagle Creek above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 3.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 6 mi |
| Tymochtee Creek at Crawford OHRiver gauge, Tymochtee Creek | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River | 1.48 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Scioto River at Kenton OHRiver gauge, Scioto River | 45.3 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Riley Creek below Pandora OHRiver gauge, Riley Creek | 4.6 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Sandusky River at Tiffin OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River | 1.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.12 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 Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH?
The highest level on record is 15.34 ft on March 1, 2011.
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:04188337(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.92450, -83.55715(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 | 2.88 ft | 2026-10-19 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH (usgs:04188337). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/blanchard-river-below-mt-blanchard-oh
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