Plum Creek near Olmsted Falls
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio on the Plum Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04201423, 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Several homes along Old Usher Road threatened with a few nearing inundated. Several homes along Usher Road threatened. A few homes along Saint James Court.
11 ft
Portions of Usher Road flooded.
8 ft
Portions of Old Usher Road flooded blocking access to several homes.
5.5 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Plum Creek near Olmsted Falls?
The Plum Creek near Olmsted Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04201423) 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 Plum Creek near Olmsted Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Plum Creek near Olmsted Falls is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Plum Creek rises?
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Where is the Plum Creek near Olmsted Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio at coordinates 41.3586°N, 81.9213°W. USGS site number: 04201423. 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