RIVER GAUGE · PORTAGE RIVER
Portage River at Elmore
Ottawa County, Ohio
Water level1.97 ft
Flow24 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9.5 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Some homes near State Route 105 and State Route 582 threatened.
- 12 ft
State Route 105 floods. Businesses on Luckey Avenue threatened by rising waters.
- 9.5 ft
River at bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 14.03 ft | 11,600 cfs |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 12.89 ft | 9,600 cfs |
| May 6, 2017 | 12.66 ft | 9,280 cfs |
More on Portage River
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