Auglaize River at Ft. Jennings

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 1:37 PM UTC
Flood Warning
Flood Watch

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 21.4 - Flood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
  • 20 - A major flood is in progress. Extensive inundation and damage of property can be expected. Many primary roads and bridges will be closed and numerous evacuations will be necessary.
  • 16 - Moderate flooding begins along the Auglaize River with secondary roads and agricultural lands as well as homes nearest the river being affected by flood waters. Some evacuations of people and property may be necessary.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 40.9486, -84.2661
RFC OHRFC
State OH
WFO IWX
County Putnam
Data Provider(s)
the USGS (04186500) Jump to USGS site
USGS 04186500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 14.54 ft on 05-11-2021 (P)
2. 13.73 ft on 05-20-2020
3. 18.99 ft on 05-18-2019
4. 14.28 ft on 11-03-2018
5. 13.33 ft on 07-24-2017

Historic Crests

1. 20.30 ft on 01-23-1959
2. 19.76 ft on 07-15-1992
3. 19.44 ft on 02-07-2008
4. 19.41 ft on 02-07-2008
5. 19.07 ft on 02-11-1959

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 732.99 ft
moderate Flooding 728.99 ft
minor Flooding 725.99 ft
action 723.99 ft
Latest Value 724.32 ft
Gauge Zero 712.99 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking Upstream

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.

Click individual graphics to enlarge.



Gauge zero transitioned from 713.60 NGVD29 to 712.99 NAVD88 on Oct 1, 2011.


USGS River Gauge Camera Auglaize River near Fort Jennings

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