Black River at Elyria OH
Is Black River at Elyria OH flooding right now?
Black River at Elyria OH measured 0.79 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.79 ft
Streamflow
20 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.4 ft on Sun, Jul 6, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 19.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.4 ft | 1969-07-06 |
| 22.9 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 18.02 ft | 1956-05-13 |
| 17.29 ft | 2004-05-22 |
| 17.03 ft | 1977-12-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Black River at Elyria OH | 2.3 mi | Lorain County |
| West Branch Black River above Elyria OH | 4.8 mi | Lorain County |
| Plum Creek near Olmsted Falls OH | 9.6 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| Unnamed Tributary to W B Rocky River near Olmsted Falls OH | 10.1 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| West Branch Rocky River at West View OH | 10.6 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.