Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
(Extremely rare) Several homes along West Ridgewood Drive inundated with some sustaining significant damage.
14 ft
A few homes along West Ridgewood Drive inundated. Low-lying areas in West Creek Reservation flooded.
10 ft
A few homes along West Ridgewood Drive threatened.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2014 | 10.93 ft | 1,420 cfs |
| Oct 22, 2011 | 10.62 ft | 1,250 cfs |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 10.54 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PARO1
River
West Creek
County
Cuyahoga, OH
Coordinates
41.3903°N, 81.6986°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Creek above Parma 3SE?
The West Creek above Parma 3SE gauge is maintained by USGS (site 412325081415500) 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 Creek above Parma 3SE?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Creek above Parma 3SE is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Creek above Parma 3SE 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 Creek above Parma 3SE gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio at coordinates 41.3903°N, 81.6986°W. USGS site number: 412325081415500. 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