Major Flood
20 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 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Portions of Riverview Road inundated west of the river south of Chippewa Creek and north of Boston Mills Road.
13 ft
Portions of the Towpath Trail north of West Highland Road begin to flood.
12 ft
Vaughn Road flooded near the river with a foot or more of water over the roadway.
11 ft
Vaughn Road near the river begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2014 | 14.38 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 13.64 ft | 11,100 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 13.54 ft | 10,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JAIO1
River
Cuyahoga River
County
Cuyahoga, OH
Coordinates
41.2889°N, 81.5651°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cuyahoga River at Jaite?
The Cuyahoga River at Jaite gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04206425) 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 Jaite?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cuyahoga River at Jaite is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cuyahoga River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cuyahoga River at Jaite to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cuyahoga River at Jaite gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio at coordinates 41.2889°N, 81.5651°W. USGS site number: 04206425. 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