Is the Cuyahoga River flooding?

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The Cuyahoga River is tracked by 10 USGS streamgauges in Ohio. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cuyahoga River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 10 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Ohio river levels.

data refreshed 13 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Cuyahoga River at Independence OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.29 ft on 23 June 2006, carrying 25,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1922 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.43 ft, 19.9 ft below that record.

Drains 707 sq mi · gauge elevation 583 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OHNo flooding2.00 ft7 ft
Cuyahoga River at Old Portage OHNo flooding3.15 ft10.5 ft
Cuyahoga River at Jaite OHNo flooding3.05 ft12 ft
Cuyahoga River at Independence OHNo flooding3.43 ft17 ft
Cuyahoga River at Cuyahoga Falls OHNo current data
Cuyahoga River at Gorge Metro Pk at Cuyahoga Falls OHNo current data
Cuyahoga River at Cuyahoga St below Cuyahoga Falls OHNo current data
Cuyahoga River near Newburgh Heights OHNo current data
Cuyahoga River at Lower Harvard Brdg in Cleveland OHNo flood stage defined22.79 ft
Cuyahoga River at Rivergate Park at Cleveland OHNo flood stage defined4.77 ft
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.