River stage
Cambridge, Wills Creek
- River level
- 3.12 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.58 ft
- Recent high
- 16.17 ft
- Recent low
- 1.85 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CDIO1
- 30-day change
- +0.32 ft
- Average
- 4.33 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.92 ft
In brief
The Wills Creek at Cambridge, OH read 3.12 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.68 ft below action stage. That is 0.32 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CDIO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.92 ft | 1998-06-29 |
| 2 | 24.93 ft | 2004-09-10 |
| 3 | 24.51 ft | 1980-08-13 |
| 4 | 22.90 ft | 2004-09-19 |
| 5 | 22.55 ft | 1963-06-06 |
| 6 | 21.32 ft | 1945-03-07 |
| 7 | 21.25 ft | 2024-04-04 |
| 8 | 21.21 ft | 2005-01-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Overflowing of poor drainage and low lying areas will result in minor flooding along wills creek.
- 16.00 ft
Basement flooding begins through floor drains and other sewer connections. Local interruptions in sanitary service may occur along Gordon's Run from 3rd Street to 6th Street.
- 17.00 ft
Water overflows Wills Creek Valley Road to a depth of 2 feet. Water reaches a depth of 1 foot on Eighth Street north of town.
- 18.00 ft
Flood waters begin affecting apartments along Wills Creek Valley Road. Water will reach Southgate Parkway at the section near Woodlawn Avenue.
- 20.00 ft
Flood waters reach residential areas on the west side of Cambridge. A portion of Old 21 Road begins to flood. Water also reaches Pigeon Gap Road.
- 21.00 ft
Water begins to cover East Pike Road, East of I-77
- 22.00 ft
The North 8th Street Bridge near the school campus is impassable. Flood waters reach Wills Creek Valley Drive near the County Road 35 Bridge. The north side of Cambridge is close to being cut off from access. Water from Wills Creek will flood the west end of Cambridge.
- 23.00 ft
Flood waters are expected to reach the Cambridge Square Plaza on Route 209. South 10th Street and Orchard Avenue should also begin to feel the effects of the rising waters.
- 26.00 ft
Cambridge Sewage Treatment Plant will be inundated and out of operation.
- 28.00 ft
Flooding is widespread exceeding the record flood of June 29, 1998 by about one foot.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wills Creek flooding at Cambridge?
No. The Wills Creek at Cambridge is at 3.12 ft, 7.68 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cambridge?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10.8 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Wills Creek has been at Cambridge?
The highest crest on record is 26.92 ft, on 1998-06-29.
Is the Wills Creek high or low right now at Cambridge?
At 3.12 ft it is higher than 43% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CDIO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03142000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.