Paint Creek near Bourneville

Last updated: Mar 17, 2025, 8:50 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 21 - This will exceed the flood of record of 20.5 feet set in 1964. At a river stage of this level, much of the low areas of Bourneville, as well as low areas along Paint Creek across western Ross County, are flooded.
  • 19 - Water from Paint Creek results in two to three feet of water flowing into the town of Bourneville. Much of southwest Ross County experiences moderate flooding along Paint Creek.
  • 18 - This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. About two feet of water flows into Bourneville. Much of southwest Ross County near Paint Creek experiences moderate flooding.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.2637, -83.1669
RFC OHRFC
State OH
WFO ILN
County Ross
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03234000
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.19 ft on 03-01-2017
2. 11.16 ft on 01-27-2012
3. 12.22 ft on 05-11-2011
4. 13.04 ft on 05-03-2011
5. 10.24 ft on 05-22-2010

Historic Crests

1. 20.50 ft on 03-10-1964
2. 20.08 ft on 03-05-1963
3. 19.20 ft on 03-06-1945 1
4. 18.92 ft on 01-25-1937 1
5. 18.80 ft on 04-20-1940

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 684.07 ft
moderate Flooding 680.07 ft
minor Flooding 677.07 ft
action 674.07 ft
Latest Value 672.18 ft
Gauge Zero 665.07 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) River Forecast VS. River Potential
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble Outlook vs. Forecast

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 10 day graphics.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Wilmington
1901 South State Route 134
Wilmington, OH 45177
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