Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18.5 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
The river gage is flooded. Historic flooding in the valley.
24 ft
Record flooding expected. Comparable river flows as that of the historic 1913 flood.
23.5 ft
Comparable with the FEMA 0.2 percent flood and exceeding the flood of 2006.
22 ft
Comparable with the FEMA 1 percent flood. Several busineeses and homes along the Cuyahoga River flooded. Industrial and residential properties north of Rockside Road impacted.
21 ft
Property along Canal, Frances, Murray, Rockside, and Cloverleaf Roads in the village of Valley View inundated. Water extends to Commerce Parkway, Wall Street, Exchange Road, and Cloverleaf Parkway.
19.5 ft
Homes and businesses flooded in Valley View. Numerous road closures.
19 ft
Water inundates along Gleeson, Charles, Frances, and Stone Streets in Valley View. Many roads may become impassable. Water is out of banks in Brecksville Reservation and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
18.5 ft
Water backs up on Murray and Fosdick Roads in Valley View. Portions of Exchange Road, Wall Street, and Cloverleaf Road inundated.
17 ft
Tinkers Creek and Mill Creek backup due to high flows on the Cuyahoga River. Canal Road inundated.
16 ft
Floodwaters begin encroaching on Canal Road in the village of Valley View.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2006 | 23.29 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22.73 ft | 19,400 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 22.41 ft | 24,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
INDO1
River
Cuyahoga River
County
Cuyahoga, OH
Coordinates
41.3953°N, 81.6299°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cuyahoga River at Independence?
The Cuyahoga River at Independence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04208000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cuyahoga River at Independence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cuyahoga River at Independence is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18.5 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cuyahoga River rises?
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Where is the Cuyahoga River at Independence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio at coordinates 41.3953°N, 81.6299°W. USGS site number: 04208000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
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