Rivers in Ohio
Paint Creek near Bourneville
Below flood stage
5.39ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 20.50 ft1964
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftThis 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.
- 19.00 ftWater 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.
- 18.00 ftThis 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.
- 17.00 ftAbout a foot of water flows into Bourneville. Minor flooding also occurs in much of southwest Ross County near Paint Creek.
- 15.00 ftFlooding begins to affect southeastern portions of Bourneville, as well as much of western Ross County near Paint Creek. Also, water reaches the top of the levee near Bourneville.
- 13.00 ftFlooding occurs on Alum Cliff Road and approaches Boswell Run Road. Lowland flooding occurs in Paxton and Twin Townships in Ross County.
- 12.00 ftLowland flooding occurs in Paxton and Twin Townships in Ross County with water approaching Alum Cliff and Boswell Run Roads.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1923.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 10, 1964 | 20.50 ft |
| 2 | March 5, 1963 | 20.08 ft |
| 3 | March 6, 1945 | 19.20 ft |
| 4 | January 25, 1937 | 18.92 ft |
| 5 | April 20, 1940 | 18.80 ft |
| 6 | May 14, 1933 | 18.72 ft |
| 7 | May 24, 1968 | 18.48 ft |
| 8 | March 20, 1943 | 18.40 ft |
| 9 | August 20, 1926 | 17.90 ft |
| 10 | April 2, 1970 | 16.48 ft |
| 11 | July 23, 1965 | 16.33 ft |
| 12 | December 30, 1990 | 16.08 ft |
| 13 | August 16, 1935 | 15.70 ft |
| 14 | January 22, 1959 | 15.60 ft |
| 15 | January 15, 1951 | 15.60 ft |
| 16 | December 31, 1923 | 15.30 ft |
| 17 | August 22, 1990 | 15.23 ft |
| 18 | March 2, 1997 | 13.77 ft |
| 19 | October 5, 2006 | 13.70 ft |
| 20 | April 10, 1994 | 13.69 ft |
| 21 | February 13, 1966 | 13.43 ft |
| 22 | May 3, 2011 | 13.04 ft |
| 23 | May 14, 1995 | 12.75 ft |
| 24 | February 18, 2000 | 12.60 ft |
| 25 | February 22, 1971 | 12.31 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 4, 2025: 12.15 ft
- March 1, 2017: 12.19 ft
- January 27, 2012: 11.16 ft
- May 11, 2011: 12.22 ft
- May 3, 2011: 13.04 ft
- May 22, 2010: 10.24 ft
- October 5, 2006: 13.70 ft
- March 29, 2005: 12.12 ft
- March 28, 2005: 12.05 ft
- January 5, 2004: 11.41 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
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 typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.
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.