Cuyahoga River at Independence OH
Is Cuyahoga River at Independence OH flooding right now?
No — Cuyahoga River at Independence OH is at 3.84 ft, 13.2 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 20 min ago.
Gauge height
3.84 ft
Streamflow
765 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.29 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18.5 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 17.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.29 ft | 2006-06-23 |
| 22.73 ft | 2011-02-28 |
| 22.41 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 22.06 ft | 1979-09-15 |
| 21.77 ft | 1990-12-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Creek at Independence OH | 1.6 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| Mill Creek at Garfield Hts OH | 2.0 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| West Creek at Brooklyn Heights OH | 2.3 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| Mill Creek at Garfield Pkwy at Garfield Heights OH | 2.9 mi | Cuyahoga County |
| West Creek at Ridgewood Road at Parma OH | 3.6 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.