Big Horse Creek at Lansing
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.5 ft on Jan 9, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Water begins to cover Highway 194 and enter businesses along the 9000 block. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | Highway 194 in downtown Lansing is becoming impassible. Backwater flooding along Old Field Branch is causing water to enter several homes and businesses along the 9000 block. Homes on Teaberry Road are surrounded by water. |
| 22.0 ft | Businesses in downtown Lansing are flooded by 2 to 4 feet of water. Highway 194 is impassible. Water enters homes on Teaberry Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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