Major Flood
10 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.
Moderate Flood
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Over a dozen homes in North Canton inundated. Flows around 1,500 cubic feet per second.
9.5 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Flood waters reach properties on Pleasantview Avenue Southeast and Pineview Avenue Southeast in North Canton. Streamflows around 1250 cubic feet per second.
9 ft
Flood waters enter recreational areas in North Canton near Sprucewood Street Southeast.
8 ft
Creek out of banks in Plain Township and North Canton.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2017 | 7.24 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WBNO1
River
West Branch Nimishillen Creek
County
Stark, OH
Coordinates
40.8681°N, 81.3844°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Nimishillen Creek at North Canton?
The West Branch Nimishillen Creek at North Canton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03118209) 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 West Branch Nimishillen Creek at North Canton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Nimishillen Creek at North Canton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Branch Nimishillen Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Branch Nimishillen Creek at North Canton 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 West Branch Nimishillen Creek at North Canton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stark County, Ohio at coordinates 40.8681°N, 81.3844°W. USGS site number: 03118209. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Nimishillen Creek at North Industry
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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.