Auglaize River near Defiance
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 11:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Record crest
- 38.80 ft1913
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 27.00 ftHomes near the river in Defiance flood and Riverside Avenue is closed by high water.
- 25.00 ftHomes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance flood, and evacuations are necessary.
- 23.00 ftHomes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance begin to flood.
- 21.00 ftWater gets into backyards of homes on Riverside Avenue. Riverside Park in Defiance begins to flood. Flood water approaches State Route 111 upstream of hydro dam.
Flood outlook
Significant river flooding is possible here through September 26.
Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur; it is neither certain nor imminent.
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The five-day outlook is from the Weather Prediction Center with the River Forecast Centers. The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
63 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 25, 1913 | 38.80 ft |
| 2 | January 15, 1930 | 30.00 ft |
| 3 | February 14, 1918 | 29.70 ft |
| 4 | January 16, 1937 | 29.70 ft |
| 5 | February 28, 1929 | 29.60 ft |
| 6 | March 18, 1919 | 29.60 ft |
| 7 | March 14, 1939 | 29.40 ft |
| 8 | January 3, 1916 | 29.20 ft |
| 9 | March 22, 1927 | 29.10 ft |
| 10 | April 9, 1926 | 28.90 ft |
| 11 | April 10, 1938 | 28.60 ft |
| 12 | April 1, 1922 | 28.40 ft |
| 13 | March 31, 1924 | 28.00 ft |
| 14 | March 15, 1982 | 27.93 ft |
| 15 | March 29, 1921 | 27.90 ft |
| 16 | May 17, 1923 | 27.80 ft |
| 17 | April 22, 1920 | 27.70 ft |
| 18 | February 13, 1959 | 27.65 ft |
| 19 | March 5, 1940 | 27.60 ft |
| 20 | May 15, 1933 | 27.13 ft |
| 21 | February 7, 1915 | 27.00 ft |
| 22 | March 15, 1925 | 26.90 ft |
| 23 | December 15, 1927 | 26.80 ft |
| 24 | February 16, 1950 | 26.40 ft |
| 25 | February 12, 1959 | 26.40 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 20, 2020: 20.10 ft
- May 18, 2019: 21.34 ft
- February 22, 2018: 17.71 ft
- May 7, 2017: 21.84 ft
- January 1, 2016: 15.27 ft
- June 29, 2015: 23.61 ft
- June 18, 2015: 23.28 ft
- February 24, 2014: 19.51 ft
- December 24, 2013: 21.61 ft
- December 24, 2013: 21.65 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamAuglaize River at Ft. Jennings
- DownstreamMaumee River at Defiance (Independence Dam)
- Maumee River at Defiance
- Little Flatrock Creek at Junction
- Little Auglaize River at Melrose OH
- Tiffin River at Evansport
- Blanchard River at Dupont
- Maumee River at Napoleon
- Unnamed Tributary at Lost Creek near Farmer
What this means
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.
Sources
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.