Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
Record flood level. Comparable to the 1913 flood with significant damages across the area. Portons of the wastewater treatment plant overtopped.
14 ft
Flood waters threatens property at the Bucyrus wastewater treatment plant.
12 ft
The FEMA 1 percent flood level. North Sandusky Avenue flooded. West Mary Street and North Poplar Street bridges overtopped.
11.5 ft
Widespread flooding in Bucyrus. State Route 4 cut off. Several properties near the river cut off or inundated.
11 ft
Major flooding in Bucyrus.
10.5 ft
Water enters properties near West Mansfield Street bridge.
10 ft
Moderate flooding in Bucyrus. Properties along North Sandusky Avenue and River Street flooded. Several low lying roads along the Sandusky River flooded across Crawford County. Kerstetter Road flooded near the river gage.
9.5 ft
Low lying properties near Harmon Field unundated. Properties along River Street flooded.
9 ft
Flood waters impact North Lane Street, River Street, and North Sandusky Road at River Street.
8.5 ft
Sandusky River in Bucyrus out of banks in multiple locations in Bucyrus. Shupp Road west of Bucyrus flooded. Harmon and Aumiller Parks flooded.
8 ft
Park flooding and low lying access roads cut off in Bucyrus.
7 ft
River 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 22, 1913 | 14.5 ft | — |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 12.17 ft | 15,800 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 11.9 ft | 13,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BCYO1
River
Sandusky River
County
Crawford, OH
Coordinates
40.8036°N, 83.0058°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandusky River near Bucyrus?
The Sandusky River near Bucyrus gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04196000) 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 Sandusky River near Bucyrus?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandusky River near Bucyrus is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandusky River rises?
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Where is the Sandusky River near Bucyrus gauge located?
The gauge is located in Crawford County, Ohio at coordinates 40.8036°N, 83.0058°W. USGS site number: 04196000. 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.