Major Flood
13.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
River gage flooded. Historic flooding in Woodville.
20 ft
Main Street, or State Route 20 bridge threatened. Significant flood inundation of several feet effecting property along the river.
18 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Significant flooding across most of Woodville. Cherry Street bridge threatened.
17 ft
Record flood. Severe flooding will occur from the Portage River. Residents living in these areas can be expect major flood losses. Property along Erie Street, South Cherry Street, East Main Street, and Water Street effected. Backwater from Victoria Creek flood Fort Findlay Road and Lueke Avenue.
16.5 ft
Flood waters overrun Pemberville Road east of Woodville. Several properties near the river will be inundated along the southern portion of the town. Riverside Drive, Erie Street, and Pemberville Road properties will be the hardest hit. Grand Avenue bridge threatened. Corner of U.S. Route 20 and State Route 105 flooded.
15 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Flood waters affect several low lying roads in Woodville including Erie Street, South Cherry Street, Riverside Drive, East Main Street, and Water Street. Backwater from Victoria Creek flood Fort Findlay Road and Grand Avenue. Half a dozen homes inundated in Pemberville.
14.5 ft
Homes in Pemberville along Bierley and Bridge Street inundated with a few feet of water.
14 ft
State Route 23 inundated.
13.5 ft
Homes in Pemberville upstream of Woodville inundated with a few feet of water and cut off. Water reaches the buildings in the business district.
13 ft
Flood waters inundate basements of property adjecent to the river near Pemberville. The parking lot of the downtown business district in Pemberville is flooded. Backwater from the ditch east of Wayne Rd inundates South River Road. West of Wayne Road, both North and South River Roads are inundated with feet of water. In Woodville, Trail Marker Park and adjacent low lying roads of Cherry Street and Erie Street are inundated. Backwater from the ditch on State Route 105 west of State Route 582 covers the road.
12 ft
Water inundates some of the parking lot of the downtown business district in Pemberville and Water Street is flooded. In Woodville the lower portions of South Cherry Street near Trail Marker Park inundated. Flood waters threaten homes on Bierly Street, Bridge Street, and Water Street in Pemberville. Some roads southwest of Pemberville flood.
11 ft
Water over State Route 105 in Sandusky County. Water near homes on Water, Bierley, and Bridge Streets in Pemberville. The river floods Trail Marker Park up to Erie Street in Woodville.
10.5 ft
Water is encroaching on State Route 105 in Sandusky County northeast of U.S. 23. Water is in the backyard of residents on Bierley, Bridge, and Water Streets in Pemberville.
9 ft
The river inundates lower portions of Trail Marker Park and is out of banks in Pemberville.
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 26, 1913 | 17 ft | 17,000 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 14.66 ft | 12,800 cfs |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 14.59 ft | 12,036 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDVO1
River
Portage River
County
Sandusky, OH
Coordinates
41.4495°N, 83.3613°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Portage River at Woodville?
The Portage River at Woodville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04195500) 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 Portage River at Woodville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Portage River at Woodville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Portage River rises?
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Where is the Portage River at Woodville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sandusky County, Ohio at coordinates 41.4495°N, 83.3613°W. USGS site number: 04195500. 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.