Auglaize River at Ft. Jennings

1. 21.40 ftFlood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
2. 20.00 ftA 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.
3. 16.00 ftModerate 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.
4. 13.00 ftMinor flooding begins in the northwest Ohio counties of northwest Allen, northeast Van Wert, and southwest Putnam. Farm land nearest the Auglaize river will be affected by flood water.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.

Most recent crests

• May 11, 2021: 14.54 ft
• May 20, 2020: 13.73 ft
• May 18, 2019: 18.99 ft
• November 3, 2018: 14.28 ft
• July 24, 2017: 13.33 ft
• July 12, 2017: 16.33 ft
• March 15, 2016: 10.50 ft
• December 30, 2015: 15.15 ft
• June 28, 2015: 15.15 ft
• June 17, 2015: 18.82 ft

• DownstreamAuglaize River at Defiance
• Ottawa River at Kalida
• Blanchard River at Dupont
• Little Auglaize River at Melrose OH
• Blanchard River at Ottawa
• Riley Creek at Pandora
• Ottawa River at Lima
• Blanchard River at Gilboa
• Little Flatrock Creek at Junction

Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.