Portage River near Elmore OH
Is Portage River near Elmore OH flooding right now?
Portage River near Elmore OH measured 2.01 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.01 ft
Streamflow
29 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.03 ft on Fri, Apr 3, 2026.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.03 ft | 2026-04-03 |
| 12.89 ft | 2017-07-15 |
| 12.66 ft | 2017-05-07 |
| 12.58 ft | 2019-06-04 |
| 12.56 ft | 2017-11-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lacarpe Creek near Oak Harbor OH | 2.3 mi | Ottawa County |
| Portage River at Woodville OH | 7.6 mi | Sandusky County |
| Sandusky River below Bradys Island at Fremont OH | 11.2 mi | Sandusky County |
| Sandusky River near Fremont OH | 13.1 mi | Sandusky County |
| Otter Creek below Millard Ave at Oregon OH | 17.8 mi | Lucas 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.