Stillwater River at Englewood OH water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.94ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 175 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Stillwater River at Englewood OH reads 2.94 ft, a normal level.

It is 55.06 ft below the flood stage of 58.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.94 ft and 3.12 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 59.30 ftJune 15, 1958
Forecast peak: 3.00 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM

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 58.00 ft, still 55.06 ft away.

What happens at each level

104.00 ft: Major flooding continues and worsens with this elevation being the spillway of Englewood Dam. Water previously being held by the dam would now begin to further inundate downstream locations from Englewood Dam.
101.00 ft: Major flooding occurs. This flood would be within three feet of the spillway of the Englewood Dam. Major and widespread flooding occurs. Some low areas near Englewood and Covington become flooded, as well as locations near the river in West Milton.
89.00 ft: Moderate flooding occurs. While many communities remain outside the flood plain, low-lying roads and rural areas along the river from Covington to West Milton to Englewood become flooded.
67.00 ft: This is approximately the FEMA 500 year flood level. Some minor flooding occurs near West Milton, but it is confined to near Cemetary Road and between South Washington Street and the river. Extensive flooding occurs along Valley View/River Road north of Englewood. The water treatment plant on North Randolph Street is flooded, with extensive flooding along Martindale, Springfield and Karns Roads.
61.00 ft: This is approximately the FEMA 1 percent flood. Extensive flooding occurs along Valley View/River Road north of Englewood. The water treatment plant on North Randolph Street is flooded, with extensive flooding along Martindale Road, as well as Old Springfield and Karns Roads, mainly between Route 48 and Kley Roads. Areas of Horseshoe Bend Road and County Road 55 are also flooded.
58.00 ft: Some low areas of Frederick-Garland Road become flooded, with Martindale and Old Springfield Roads flooded between Route 48 and Kley Roads. Access to the Englewood Metropark is closed.
25.00 ft: Water along Martindale Road, Old Springfield Road and the road to the MetroPark are all covered by two to three feet of water.
23.00 ft: Martindale Road, Old Springfield Road and the road to the MetroPark are all closed.
2.94 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	59.30 ft	June 15, 1958
2	56.20 ft	May 15, 1933
3	54.70 ft	January 23, 1937
4	53.80 ft	January 16, 1937
5	53.10 ft	January 23, 1959
6	51.70 ft	January 8, 2005
7	50.90 ft	June 10, 1924
8	50.70 ft	January 15, 1930
9	50.70 ft	December 31, 1990
10	49.50 ft	March 7, 1963

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.11 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 61° 35° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 66° 39° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 66° 46° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 66° 44° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 65° 45° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 68° 48° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 69° 47° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Stillwater River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stillwater River at Pleasant Hill OHRiver gauge, Stillwater River	139 cfs	Normal	−16.0 cfs	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Great Miami River at Taylorsville OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	7 mi
Wolf Creek at Dayton OHRiver gauge, Wolf Creek	23.0 cfs	Normal	±0	8 mi
Great Miami River at Dayton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	24.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	9 mi
Mad River near Dayton OHRiver gauge, Mad River	2.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	12 mi
Great Miami River at Troy OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	2.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	12 mi
G Miami River at Sellars Rd at West Carrollton OHRiver gauge, G Miami River	8.02 ft	Very high	+0.05 ft	13 mi
Great Miami River at Miamisburg OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River	4.24 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	16 mi
Holes Creek near Kettering OHRiver gauge, Holes Creek	7.2 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Stillwater River at Englewood OH?

The official flood stage is 58.00 ft. The level is currently 55.06 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 River at Englewood OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.94 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Stillwater River at Englewood OH rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Stillwater River at Englewood OH normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Stillwater River at Englewood OH?

The highest level on record is 59.30 ft on June 15, 1958.

Is Stillwater River at Englewood OH expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03266000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.87033, -84.28606 (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	2.94 ft	2026-10-19 22:30	Provisional
Flow	175 cfs	2026-10-19 22:30	Provisional

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