Major Flood
13 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Multiple properties flooded in Canton and North Industry.
14 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Major flooding in North Industry and Howenstine. Homes on Shaker Valley Circle and Hillsboro Avenue cut off from flooding on Cheyenne Street to Ridge Road.
13 ft
Water inundates the first floor of homes in Canton and North Industry. Central Avenue Southeast floods in Canton Township.
12.5 ft
Widespread flooding in southern portions of Canton from Ridge Avenue north to Allenford Drive. Flood waters cut off access to homes along Cheyenne Street and Allenford Drive. Flood waters cut off access to properties on Cleveland Southwest Avenue. Some low lying properties inundated.
12 ft
Cheyenne Street Southeast Flooded.
11 ft
Water backs up into a mobile home park on Cleveland Southwest Avenue in Canton Township.
10 ft
Low lying portions of Southeast Sparta Avenue and Allenford Drive threatened. Flood waters inundate recreational fields of Canton South High School.
9 ft
Creek out of banks. Threatening low lying roads between North Industry and Howenstine.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2003 | 14.18 ft | 9,310 cfs |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 13.41 ft | 9,169 cfs |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 12.95 ft | 6,280 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NHSO1
River
Nimishillen Creek
County
Stark, OH
Coordinates
40.7497°N, 81.3694°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nimishillen Creek at North Industry?
The Nimishillen Creek at North Industry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03118500) 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 Nimishillen Creek at North Industry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nimishillen Creek at North Industry is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nimishillen Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Nimishillen Creek at North Industry 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 Nimishillen Creek at North Industry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stark County, Ohio at coordinates 40.7497°N, 81.3694°W. USGS site number: 03118500. 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.