Moderate Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Water will inundate portions of Canal Road near the confluence of Tinkers Creek. Widespread flooding of low lying portions of Bedford Reservation Metropark.
11 ft
The bridge at the intersectino of Canal Road and Tinkers Creek will be threatened.
8 ft
Water inundates portions of Bedford Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks.
7 ft
Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1969 | 10.1 ft | 7,220 cfs |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 9.84 ft | 6,790 cfs |
| Aug 12, 1994 | 9.81 ft | 6,750 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BFDO1
River
Tinkers Creek
County
Cuyahoga, OH
Coordinates
41.3844°N, 81.5275°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tinkers Creek above Bedford?
The Tinkers Creek above Bedford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04207200) 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 Tinkers Creek above Bedford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tinkers Creek above Bedford is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Tinkers Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tinkers Creek above Bedford to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tinkers Creek above Bedford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio at coordinates 41.3844°N, 81.5275°W. USGS site number: 04207200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cuyahoga River at Independence
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey