Is the Sandusky River flooding?

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The Sandusky River is tracked by 5 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 Sandusky River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 5 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 15 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 Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.00 ft on 22 January 1959, carrying 10,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1922 (83 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.31 ft, 13.7 ft below that record.

Drains 298 sq mi · gauge elevation 792 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Sandusky River near Bucyrus OHNo flooding0.55 ft8.5 ft
Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OHNo flooding1.31 ft13 ft
Sandusky River at Tiffin OHNo flooding1.42 ft9 ft
Sandusky River near Fremont OHNo flooding1.09 ft10 ft
Sandusky River below Bradys Island at Fremont OHNo current data
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.