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Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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NOTE: 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. Reliability of the Forecast: Based on unobstructed flow NOTE: Forecasts for the Auglaize River near Defiance are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet) Major Flood Stage: 25 Moderate Flood Stage: 23 Flood Stage: 21 Action Stage: 17 Low Stage (in feet): -9999 Historic Crests (1) 38.80 ft on 03/25/1913 (2) 30.00 ft on 01/15/1930 (3) 29.70 ft on 01/16/1937 (4) 29.70 ft on 02/14/1918 (5) 29.60 ft on 03/18/1919 Show More Historic Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Recent Crests (1) 20.10 ft on 05/20/2020 (2) 21.34 ft on 05/18/2019 (3) 17.71 ft on 02/22/2018 (4) 21.84 ft on 05/07/2017 (5) 15.27 ft on 01/01/2016 Show More Recent Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Low Water Records (1) 4.69 ft on 01/04/2000 (2) 4.77 ft on 09/08/2001 (3) 4.92 ft on 10/25/1996 Show More Low Water Records For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. Show FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map? Possible reasons: There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Note: Your zoom level may have changed. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers.

Zoom Level:16 Legend FEMA Layer Gauge Location Disclaimer Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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27	Homes near the river in Defiance flood and Riverside Avenue is closed by high water.
25	Homes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance flood, and evacuations are necessary.
23	Homes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance begin to flood.
21	Water 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.
Photos (1) Downstream view from gauge site (2) Upstream view from gauge site

About This Location

Latitude: 41.236750° N, Longitude: 84.399167° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD27 River Stage Reference Frame Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses NWS stage 0 ft 21 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps Vertical Datum Elevation (gauge height = 0) Elevation (gauge height = flood stage) Elevation information source NAVD88 659 680 Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps NGVD 29 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks Other Not Available Not Available   Current/Historical Observations: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Defiance

Additional Information

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels 10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) River Forecast VS. River Potential Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours. Click individual graphics to enlarge. Gauge zero transitioned from 659.70 NGVD29 to 659 NAVD88 on Oct 10, 2012 USGS River Gauge Camera Auglaize River near Defiance OH

Resources

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