Blanchard River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Blanchard River Levels

September 27 2023

124 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-1.36 cfs (-2.13%) since yesterday
46.6% of normal Very Low

Total streamflow across the Blanchard River was last observed at 62 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 124 acre-ft of water today; about 47% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 134 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-05-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 31,370 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Blanchard River Near Dupont Oh reporting a streamflow rate of 21.1 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh with a gauge stage of 5.18 ft. 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 2023-09-27
Streamflow 62.42 cfs
Percent of Normal 46.6%
Maximum 31,370.0 cfs
2021-05-11

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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Blanchard River Below Mt. Blanchard Oh
USGS 04188337
1 cfs 2.52 ft 24.14
Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh
USGS 04188400
5 cfs 5.18 ft 3.23
Blanchard River Near Findlay Oh
USGS 04189000
11 cfs 1.03 ft 6.6
Blanchard River At Gilboa Oh
USGS 04189131
16 cfs 3.77 ft -10.56
Blanchard River At Ottawa Oh
USGS 04189260
8 cfs 4.39 ft 25.43
Blanchard River Near Dupont Oh
USGS 04190000
21 cfs 4.78 ft -9.05

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Blanchard River Maximum Total Discharge

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Blanchard River Year Over Year Discharge


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