Twin Creek (Ohio) facts for kids

Twin Creek is a stream located in the state of Ohio in the United States. It is about 46 miles (74 kilometers) long. This stream is an important part of the local water system. It eventually flows into the larger Great Miami River.

What is Twin Creek?

Twin Creek gets its name from the Potawatomi Native American people. They called it "Twin Creek" because it has two main branches. These branches come together, much like twins. Another smaller stream, called Lesley Run, also flows into Twin Creek.

How Much Water is in Twin Creek?

Scientists measure how much water flows in streams like Twin Creek. At the end of the creek, where it joins the Great Miami River, the average amount of water flowing each year is about 323 cubic feet per second. That's like filling about 2,400 gallons of water every second!

The USGS has a special measuring station on Twin Creek. This station is near a town called Germantown. It has been recording the water flow for many years. From 1921 to 2019, the average water flow measured there was about 286 cubic feet per second.

The most water ever measured at this station was on January 22, 1959. On that day, about 8,450 cubic feet per second flowed through the creek. The least amount of water was recorded on September 25, 1941. On that day, only about 2 cubic feet per second was flowing. This shows how much the water level can change in a stream!