East Branch Nimishillen Creek at Louisville
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Stark County, Ohio on the East Branch Nimishillen Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03118050, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
14 ft
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Businesses on Main Street inundated.
13 ft
Main Street, Constitution Avenue, and North Chapel Street flooded. Apartments threatened by flood waters north of Louisville on Constitution Avenue. Business property on Route 44 inundated.
12.5 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Residential and business structures inundated. Main Street cut off by flood waters.
12 ft
Constitution Avenue and Main Street begin to inundate.
11 ft
Flood waters begin to inundate low lying lands of businesses and residential properties near the creek.
10 ft
Creek out of banks.
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 16, 2018 | 13.58 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 2018 | 13.58 ft | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 13.2 ft | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 13.2 ft | — |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 13.15 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LOSO1
River
East Branch Nimishillen Creek
County
Stark, OH
Coordinates
40.8425°N, 81.2594°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch Nimishillen Creek at Louisville?
The East Branch Nimishillen Creek at Louisville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03118050) 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 East Branch Nimishillen Creek at Louisville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch Nimishillen Creek at Louisville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Branch Nimishillen Creek rises?
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Where is the East Branch Nimishillen Creek at Louisville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stark County, Ohio at coordinates 40.8425°N, 81.2594°W. USGS site number: 03118050. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.