Water levels are monitored of these five area rivers and creeks: the Ohio River, Great Miami River, Little Miami River, Mill Creek and Licking River.

The Ohio River's level is monitored from the Roebling Bridge near downtown Cincinnati. The river's action stage, or when flooding begins, is at 40 feet, and the flood stage is reached at 52 feet.

While water is receding, it will take time. The Ohio River will likely stay in action stage, which is 40 feet and above, into early next week. What does action stage mean?

The Grand River in Grand Rapids has reached the action stage. What does that mean? We break it down.

What does action stage mean? According to the National Weather Service, action stage is when river levels can cause minor impacts and be a nuisance to those near the stream.

The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?

Explore the Hudson River's climate and pollution challenges and efforts to improve it.

The Great Miami River could see historic flood levels. What does that mean for residents?