Major Flood
21 ft
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Widespread flooding north and south of the city.
19 ft
Widespread flooding over portions of Ballville, Rice, Sandusky, and Riley Townships adjacent to the river. Shorewood Village and Wightman's Grove areas willl be flooded. County Road 201 south of Fremont will also be inundated. Portions of Fremont not protected by the floodwall will likely be flooded.
18 ft
South of Fremont County Road 201 will be threatened and South River Road flooded. Wightman's Grove and Shorewood Village downstream of Fremont will be impacted by flood waters. Evacuations may be necessary.
13 ft
Flooding begin in Wightman's Grove north in Riley north of Fremont. South River Road will become inundated.
10 ft
Flooding of lowland areas will occur just south of Fremont with water threatening South River Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 1979 | 16.14 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1978 | 15.88 ft | — |
| Feb 25, 1936 | 15.34 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FFMO1
River
Sandusky River
County
Sandusky, OH
Coordinates
41.3078°N, 83.1588°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandusky River near S Fremont?
The Sandusky River near S Fremont gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04198000) 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 S Fremont?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandusky River near S Fremont is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandusky River rises?
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Where is the Sandusky River near S Fremont gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sandusky County, Ohio at coordinates 41.3078°N, 83.1588°W. USGS site number: 04198000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.