Mad River near Springfield
Critical Stages
9' - Action
12' - Flood
16' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 AM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.16 ft
Flow: 0.248 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/5 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 3.1 | 0.226 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 3.16 | 0.248 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.248 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 3.18 | 0.256 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.248 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 5:45 PM 12/4 | 3.18 | 0.256 |
| 5:30 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 5:15 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.252 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 3.18 | 0.256 |
21' -
Major flooding occurs through Clark County along the river, with flooding affecting many homes close to the river between Lower Valley Pike and Dayton-Springfield Roads.
19' -
This is a similar crest to the 1959 flood. Significant flooding of low-lying residences and businesses in Snyderville and Durbin occurs, as well as other low areas along the river southwest of Springfield. Spangler Road is flooded south of Medway, as well as Osborn, Union and Snider Roads. Flooding also occurs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant near Woodbury Road.
18' -
About half of the Springfield Waste Water Treatment Plant is flooded, as well as portions of Lower Valley Pike and Old Mill Road.
17' -
Several homes along the river become inundated, especially in low areas of Snyderville and Durbin. Portions of Lower Valley Pike are flooded, as well as near St. Paris Pike. Levees along Buck and Beaver Creeks help prevent backwater flooding in Springfield itself.
16' -
Water spills onto low-lying area roads south of Springfield, possibly cutting off access to some areas, particularly near Durbin and Snyderville. Locations along the river upstream in Champaign and Logan Counties also experience flooding in lowland areas. Some evacuations may be necessary in low-lying communities along the river.
14' -
West 1st Street in Springfield Township floods, including the Forest Lake Fishing and Campround area, with water approaching some businesses along West 1st Street. Spangler Road downstream of Springfield also floods. Flood waters approach several homes to the southwest of Springfield. In addition, the Mad River experiences widespread flooding in Champaign County near the river.
13' -
In addition to flooding along Lower Valley Pike between Old Mill Road and State Route 369, Spengler Road is flooded, and the I-70 Westbound exit to Medway at route 675 is closed.
12' -
Flooding occurs along Spangler Road and Lower Valley Pike.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1913 | 16.9 |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 15.86 |
| Feb 26, 1929 | 14.9 |
| Mar 5, 1963 | 14.43 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 14.13 |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 14.1 |
| Jan 26, 1952 | 13.18 |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 12.49 |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 12.26 |
| Mar 10, 1964 | 12.1 |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 11.91 |
| Jun 29, 1980 | 11.88 |
| Jan 12, 2005 | 11.69 |
| Mar 2, 2007 | 11.66 |
| Dec 30, 1990 | 11.6 |
| May 11, 1996 | 11.5 |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 11.5 |
| Dec 6, 2011 | 11.47 |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 11.38 |
| Mar 19, 2008 | 11.3 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
