Major Flood
14 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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.
14 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Widespread and severe flooding across North Canton and Plain Township.
10.5 ft
Arboretum Circle flooded with over a dozen homes impacted. Flooding on Furbee and Lucille Avenues. Water approaches businesses on Whipple Avenue Northwest.
10 ft
Some basement flooding on Furbee and Lucille Avenues. Arboretum Circle access flooded.
9.5 ft
Lucille Avenue and Furbee Avenue Southwest are inundated. Price Park is flooded.
8 ft
River 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 14, 2022 | 10.57 ft | — |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 10.44 ft | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 10.25 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Zimber Ditch at North Canton?
The Zimber Ditch at North Canton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03118258) 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 Zimber Ditch at North Canton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Zimber Ditch at North Canton is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Zimber Ditch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Zimber Ditch 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 Zimber Ditch at North Canton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stark County, Ohio at coordinates 40.8703°N, 81.4164°W. USGS site number: 03118258. 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