Major Flood
15.5 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
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Record flooding throughout the valley north and south of Upper Sandusky.
18 ft
Major flooding will occur throughout the valley north and south of Upper Sandusky.
17 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.
15.5 ft
River gage flooded causing higher river values to not be reported. Flood waters will begin to affect the residents along the Sandusky River north of Upper Sandusky to Mexico. Agricultural lands adjacent to the river will experience significant flooding. Some properties will be inundated.
14.5 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Many roads will become impassabe throughout Wyandot County. Flooding can be expected along State Route 199 south of Upper Sandusky.
13.5 ft
Floodwaters will begin to affect a few homes in Upper Sandusky along Old Mill Road.
13 ft
This rise will cause lowland flooding near the town of Upper Sandusky.
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 24, 1913 | 15.6 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 15 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1937 | 14.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
UPPO1
River
Sandusky River
County
Wyandot, OH
Coordinates
40.8506°N, 83.2563°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky?
The Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04196500) 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 Upper Sandusky?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandusky River rises?
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Where is the Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wyandot County, Ohio at coordinates 40.8506°N, 83.2563°W. USGS site number: 04196500. 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.