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15 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
River gage house flooded. Historic flooding in Leavittsburg.
24 ft
Comparable to the 1913 record flood. Most of Leavittsburg north of the river flooded. Flood waters reaching up to the second story in property near the river.
22 ft
Significant flooding in the Leavittsburg area.
21 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Similar to the 1959 with widespread inundation. Widespread significant damage to property can be expected near the river.
19 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Significant damage to southern portions of Leavittsburg. Woodview Circle and portions of Austin Village inundated. Several low lying roads flooded. Lynwood Drive Complex inundated.
18 ft
This is a very dangerous situation. People living along the river in Leavittsburg should be prepared for major flood losses.
15 ft
Meadowbrook Drive, Brookside Roads, Lovers Lane, and North Leavitt Road between Market Street and Dorothy Avenue flooded. Several homes sustain major damage.
14 ft
Several homes in Meadowbrook Drive surrounded by flood waters. Flood waters south of Turner Road. Riverview Drive and Lovers Lane also inundated.
12.5 ft
Flood waters encroach on Meadowbrook Drive.
12 ft
Flood waters may begin to inundate low lying areas in industrial portions of town. Swift Metropark inundated in low lying areas.
11 ft
Backwater lowland flooding can occur along Duck Creek due to high flow on the Mahoning River.
10 ft
Lowland flooding will occur upstream of the town of Leavittsburg.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1913 | 24 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 19.37 ft | 20,300 cfs |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 17.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LEAO1
River
Mahoning River
County
Trumbull, OH
Coordinates
41.2392°N, 80.8808°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mahoning River at Leavittsburg?
The Mahoning River at Leavittsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03094000) 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 Mahoning River at Leavittsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mahoning River at Leavittsburg is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mahoning River rises?
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Where is the Mahoning River at Leavittsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Trumbull County, Ohio at coordinates 41.2392°N, 80.8808°W. USGS site number: 03094000. 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