Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH water level
Reservoir, Michael J Kirwan Reservoir, Ohio, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
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What this means
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH is above normal at 981.05 ft.
It is 11.50 ft below the flood stage of 992.55 ft. The median for mid-October is 979.04 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 2.01 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 978.20 ft, a difference of +2.85 ft.
It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 981.05 ft and 983.18 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 979.04 ft2.01 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 975.53 ft – 981.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 978.20 ft+2.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 981.05 ft – 983.18 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 978.05 ft – 988.49 ft
On the water at Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH
Above-normal levels often mean flooded shoreline trees and debris on the surface. Slow down near the edges.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mahoning River at Wayland OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | 0.4 mi | |
| Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OHReservoir, Milton Reservoir | 947.45 ft | High | −0.16 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Mahoning River at Pricetown OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 3.90 ft | Below flood stage | 5.9 mi | |
| West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River | 9.7 cfs | Normal | 6.1 mi | |
| Mahoning River below Berlin Dam near Berlin Center OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 2.93 ft | Below flood stage | 9 mi | |
| Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OHLake, Berlin Lake | 1,017.71 ft | High | −0.29 ft | 9 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station OHRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | 10 mi | |
| Mahoning River at Leavittsburg OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River | 4.30 ft | Below flood stage | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH higher than last year?
Yes, it is 2.85 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 978.20 ft.
How often is Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT.
What is the water level of Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 981.05 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.58 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03092450(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.15672, -81.07954(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 981.05 ft | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OH (usgs:03092450). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/michael-j-kirwan-reservoir-at-wayland-oh
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