Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH water level

Name: Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ohio Brush Creek, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.28ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 36.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH, where the gauge shows 2.28 ft.

It is 13.72 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.28 ft – 2.68 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: 31.15 ftMarch 2, 1997

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

33.00 ft: The entire valley along Ohio Brush Creek is flooded. This stage would exceed the flood of record of 31.15 feet. Long stretches of Route 348 in Tiffin and Brush Creek Townships are underwater, as well as several secondary roads in the valley. Water begins to cover the Route 125 Bridge east of West Union, with low sections of Route 125 already covered. Low-lying homes and businesses near West Union become flooded.
31.20 ft: Major flooding occurs along State Route 348 and Starley Gustin Road in Tiffin and Brush Creek Townships. This is the flood of record.
31.00 ft: Much of the Ohio Brush Creek valley is inundated, including portions of Route 348 in Tiffin and Brush Creek Townships. Water approaches the bottom of the Route 125 Bridge east of West Union.
27.00 ft: Flooding continues along low areas of State Route 125, and low areas along Route 348 continue to flood. Waggoner Riffle Road and Copas Road also become flooded in areas. Some homes along the creek incur water damage.
25.00 ft: The valley area is filled near Ohio Brush Creek. About a 20 mile section on Route 348 is covered, with several homes and farms affected. Water is also on Route 125 near West Union.
22.00 ft: In addition to flooding of several county and township roads over one foot deep, especially near Lawshe, the lower end of Compton Hill incurs minor flooding.
20.00 ft: Water rises over the east side of State Route 348 south of Cedar Mills, with lowland flooding of county roads especially near Lawshee and west of Peebles.
18.00 ft: Water continues to spill onto Route 348, while several county or township roads near Lawshe and low areas east of West Union near the creek are flooded.
17.50 ft: High water on some low-lying county roads is about one foot deep, especially along Satterfield Road in Tiffin township. Other low lying roadways are closed or impassible due to high water.
17.00 ft: Flooding occurs along State Route 348 near Compton Hill Road.
16.00 ft: Flooding of lowland areas continues. A few inches of water is over the creek side lanes of low-lying county roads near the creek close to Lawshee.
2.28 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: 34 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	31.15 ft	March 2, 1997
2	27.91 ft	March 10, 1964
3	26.50 ft	March 19, 1943
4	26.00 ft	March 19, 1932
5	25.30 ft	March 6, 1945
6	24.79 ft	September 9, 2018
7	24.50 ft	February 19, 2000
8	24.00 ft	May 16, 1996
9	23.00 ft	March 5, 1962
10	22.45 ft	May 11, 2003

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 64° 33° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 72° 39° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 69° 43° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 70° 44° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 71° 45° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 70° 47° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 73° 44° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Upper Twin Creek at McGaw OHRiver gauge, Upper Twin Creek	1.6 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	16 mi
Ohio River at MaysvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River	33.90 ft	Low	−0.20 ft	21 mi
Ohio River at PortsmouthRiver gauge, Ohio River	17.71 ft	High	−1.41 ft	23 mi
Scioto River at Piketon OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	2.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	28 mi
White Oak Creek above Georgetown OHRiver gauge, White Oak Creek	32.3 cfs	Very high	+8.7 cfs	28 mi
Rocky Fork near Barretts Mills OHRiver gauge, Rocky Fork	33.6 cfs	Normal	−1.7 cfs	29 mi
Tygarts Creek near GreenupRiver gauge, Tygarts Creek	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	30 mi
Ohio River at Greenup Dam near GreenupRiver gauge, Ohio River	13.16 ft	Below flood stage	−6.01 ft	32 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.72 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 Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.28 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH?

The highest level on record is 31.15 ft on March 2, 1997.

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:03237500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.80368, -83.42102 (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	2.28 ft	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional
Flow	36.6 cfs	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ohio Brush Creek near West Union OH (usgs:03237500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/ohio-brush-creek-near-west-union-oh

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