Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH water level

Name: Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Stillwater Creek, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.32ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH reads 5.32 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.68 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.30 ft and 5.36 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: 18.36 ftMarch 8, 1945

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 4.68 ft away.

What happens at each level

25.50 ft: About 60 percent of Newport is under water with flood waters exntending west to Merrick Street along the west side of Stillwater Creek. Flooding also occurs in Roanoke and near First Street in Dennison . Additional flooding occurs in the south end of Dawson Street and along Thompson and Scott Street.
23.36 ft: Water reaches record flood level...March 8, 1945.
17.80 ft: Flooding occurs in the west and north side of Uhrichsville (Main Street, West 5th Street, the east end of 4th Street, and the east end of Franklin Street.) Also flooded are areas in Uhrichsville and Dennison along Little Stillwater Creek and the west end of Newport.
13.30 ft: Flood waters reach Newport Avenue in Uhrichsville as well as East 12th Street and North Main Street half way to East 11th Street. Phac Park along Little Stillwater Creek in Dennison is flooded.
12.90 ft: Numerous low land areas are flooded. Stillwater Creek begins to flood portions of Newport Street in Uhrichsville. Homes along Park Drive begin to flood. Sections of Wilson Road near Phac Park are flooded.
10.00 ft: Stillwater Creek comes out of its banks in several locations resulting in overflowing in poor drainage areas. Minor flooding of low lying areas begins.
5.32 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: 10 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.36 ft	March 8, 1945
2	18.17 ft	April 21, 1940
3	17.42 ft	January 8, 1950
4	17.33 ft	April 15, 1948
5	16.26 ft	February 19, 2022
6	16.04 ft	April 11, 1938
7	15.78 ft	April 4, 2024
8	15.68 ft	December 31, 1940
9	15.43 ft	December 31, 1942
10	14.94 ft	March 14, 1939

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on Stillwater Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stillwater Creek above Piedmont Lake OHRiver gauge, Stillwater Creek	1.47 ft	High	−0.03 ft	24 mi
Stillwater Creek at Piedmont OHRiver gauge, Stillwater Creek	53.1 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	15 mi
Stillwater Creek at Tippecanoe OHRiver gauge, Stillwater Creek	86.4 cfs	Normal	−7.0 cfs	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Stillwater Creek below Tappan Dam at Tappan OHRiver gauge, Little Stillwater Creek	9.8 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	6 mi
Tappan Lake at Tappan OHLake, Tappan Lake	899.13 ft	High	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	1.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	8 mi
Clendening Lake at Tippecanoe OHLake, Clendening Lake	897.91 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Brushy Fork near Tippecanoe OHRiver gauge, Brushy Fork	2.6 cfs	Very low	−9.4 cfs	9 mi
McGuire Creek near Leesville OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek	8.2 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	10 mi
Indian Fork below Atwood Dam near New Cumberland OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork	14.7 cfs	Normal	+11.0 cfs	10 mi
Tuscarawas River below Dover Dam near Dover OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	1.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 4.68 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 Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT, the water level was 5.32 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville OH?

The highest level on record is 18.36 ft on March 8, 1945.

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:03127500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.38618, -81.34706 (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	5.32 ft	2026-10-20 13:00	Provisional

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