-13.3 cfs (-1.14%) since yesterday
134.42% of Normal
•
6 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Blanchard River
was last observed at
1,155
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,292
acre-ft of water today; about 134%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
860 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-04-04 when daily discharge volume was observed at
33,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Blanchard River Near Dupont Oh
reporting a streamflow rate of 529 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Blanchard River, with a gauge stage of
8.55 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Blanchard River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 811 ft, the
Blanchard River Below Mt. Blanchard Oh.
Last Updated
2024-04-25
Streamflow
1,155.4 cfs
Percent of Normal
134.42%
Maximum
33,700.0 cfs
2024-04-04
About the blanchard river
The Blanchard River is a 102.1-mile-long river in Ohio. The river's drainage basin covers about 1,219 square miles, including parts of Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, and Allen counties. The Blanchard River Watershed has a long history of flooding, causing significant damages to agricultural land and residential properties. To mitigate flood damages, several flood-control measures were constructed, including the Ottawa River Reservoir, Eagle Creek Dam, and Blanchard River Dam. These projects help to reduce flood damages in the region. Additionally, the Blanchard River supports agricultural uses, including crop irrigation and livestock watering, and recreational uses, such as fishing and boating.