Big Creek at Cleveland OH
Is Big Creek at Cleveland OH flooding right now?
Big Creek at Cleveland OH measured 2.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.9 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.08 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.2 ft on Sun, Aug 24, 1975.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.2 ft | 1975-08-24 |
| 14.44 ft | 1976-09-17 |
| 13.82 ft | 2020-09-07 |
| 13.38 ft | 2020-03-29 |
| 13.26 ft | 2020-05-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Big Creek at Brooklyn OH | 1.7 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| Cuyahoga River at Lower Harvard Brdg in Cleveland OH | 1.9 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| Cuyahoga River near Newburgh Heights OH | 2.3 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| East Br Big Creek at Brookpark Rd near Parma OH | 2.8 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| Cuyahoga River at Rivergate Park at Cleveland OH | 2.9 mi | Cuyahoga County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.