Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Old river gage house near Beaty Landing lower parking lot flooded. Historic flooding along the river. Major damage to property in low lying areas.
19.5 ft
Record flooding. Major flooding in the City of Painesville. Route 2 and the Richmond Street bridges will be flooded. Homes and businesses along Steele and Grand River Avenues, as well as Huntington Road will be completely inundated. The City of Painesville Pollution Control Plant will be flooded.
19 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Major flooding in the City of Painesville. Route 2 and the Richmond Street bridges will be flooded. Homes and business along Steele and Grand River Avenue, as well as Huntington Road will be completely inundated. The City of Painesville Pollution Control Plant will be flooded.
17 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Steele and Grand River Avenues completely flooded. Painesville City Pollution Control Plant inundated. Kiwanis recreational park will be flooded. Rising water may inundate businesses near the Route 20 bridge.
16 ft
Steele and Grand River Avenues flooded with evacuations needed. Painesville City Pollution Control Plant threatened. Kiwanis recreational park will begin to flood.
15 ft
River near bankful along Grand River and Steele Avenues. Homes and apartments threatened.
13 ft
Yacht club near mouth of the river threatened by flood waters.
8.5 ft
Low land flooding adjacent to the river in the metropark.
8 ft
Water levels will overrun the banks along the metropark south of Painesville.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2006 | 19.35 ft | 35,000 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 13.7 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 13.27 ft | 19,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Grand River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grand River at Painesville?
The Grand River at Painesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04212100) 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 Grand River at Painesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grand River at Painesville is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Grand River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Grand River at Painesville 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 Grand River at Painesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Ohio at coordinates 41.7189°N, 81.2281°W. USGS site number: 04212100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.