Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
(Extremely Rare) A few industries along Broadway Avenue sustain significant damage.
12 ft
Broadway Avenue underwater and impassable. Major impacts to local businesses.
10 ft
Portions of Broadway Avenue flooded with a few industries along it inundated.
7.5 ft
Low-lying areas of Garfield Park Reservation flooded.
5 ft
Creek at bankfull.
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 29, 2020 | 12 ft | 3,000 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 9.48 ft | 2,960 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 8.98 ft | 2,750 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek at Garfield Parkway?
The Mill Creek at Garfield Parkway gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04208347) 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 Mill Creek at Garfield Parkway?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek at Garfield Parkway is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mill Creek at Garfield Parkway 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 Mill Creek at Garfield Parkway gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio at coordinates 41.4333°N, 81.6061°W. USGS site number: 04208347. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey