Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH water level

Name: Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ottawa River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.25ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 23.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH, where the gauge shows 2.25 ft.

It is 12.25 ft below the flood stage of 14.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.18 ft – 2.72 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.54 ftMarch 14, 1982

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 14.50 ft.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: Parts of West Rocket Drive flooded. Large portion of golf course adjacent to Ottawa Park inundated.
15.50 ft: Some University of Toledo buildings inundated including Stadium Drive and sports complex. Portions of Bancroft Street flooded and businesses along it inundated. Portions of Ottawa Drive flooded.
14.50 ft: University of Toledo parking facilities inundated. Portions of North Towerview Boulevard under water. Some businesses along Indian River Road.
14.00 ft: River at bankfull.
2.25 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.54 ft	March 14, 1982
2	13.94 ft	March 11, 2009
3	13.70 ft	March 22, 1978
4	13.70 ft	September 4, 1981
5	13.25 ft	November 30, 2011
6	13.17 ft	June 22, 2006
7	12.97 ft	February 24, 1990
8	12.83 ft	February 6, 2008
9	12.81 ft	February 25, 1985
10	12.58 ft	January 14, 2005

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:54 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Ottawa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ottawa River at Lima OHRiver gauge, Ottawa River	2.8 cfs	Low	+1.1 cfs	70 mi
Ottawa River near Kalida OHRiver gauge, Ottawa River	4.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	56 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wolf Creek at Holland OHRiver gauge, Wolf Creek	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.1 mi
Maumee River at Waterville OHRiver gauge, Maumee River	2.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	12 mi
Muddy Creek at Belleterre Road near ErieRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	0.4 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	14 mi
Portage River at Woodville OHRiver gauge, Portage River	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	19 mi
River Raisin near MonroeRiver gauge, River Raisin	225 cfs	Normal	−6.0 cfs	21 mi
Portage River near Elmore OHRiver gauge, Portage River	2.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	23 mi
Nile Ditch at Arnold Highway near JasperRiver gauge, Nile Ditch	1.2 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	23 mi
River Raisin near AdrianRiver gauge, River Raisin	4.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH?

The official flood stage is 14.50 ft. The level is currently 12.25 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.39 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH?

The highest level on record is 14.54 ft on March 14, 1982.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04177000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.65968, -83.61255 (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
Water level	2.25 ft	2026-10-21 03:30	Provisional
Flow	23.2 cfs	2026-10-21 03:30	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer