River stage
Big Walnut Creek (OH)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Big Walnut Creek (OH) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Big Walnut Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Big Walnut Creek is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Central College | 3.74 ft | normal, steady |
| Hoover Pool | 891.96 ft | normal, steady |
| Rees | 1.98 ft | no flood stage set |
| Sunbury | 4.59 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Big Walnut Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Central College, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Big Walnut Creek (IN) different river, same name
- Olentangy River 5 gauges
- Scioto River 12 gauges
- Big Darby Creek 1 gauge
- Kokosing River 2 gauges
- Licking River (OH) 3 gauges
- Hocking River 3 gauges
- Mad River (OH) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Big Walnut Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Big Walnut Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Big Walnut Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Central College is at 3.74 ft; Hoover Pool is at 891.96 ft.
Where is the Big Walnut Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Big Walnut Creek in Ohio.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.