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Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH water level

River gauge, Cuyahoga River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.72ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
81.6 cfs
3 5 8 Highest onrecord 8.23 ft Minor floodstage 7.00 ft

History

1.61.7ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 191.61.7ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH is at 1.72 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.28 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.50 ft and 1.76 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
8.23 ftJanuary 20, 1929

Floating and fishing near Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 5.28 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft
Significant flooding in Hiram Rapids and Mantua. Evacuations likely with widespread property damage.
10.00 ft
Homes along River Beach Road and Spencer Park Drive inundated and roads impassable. Property along Winchell Road inundated.
8.00 ft
Widespread flooding of Spencer Park Drive and River Beach Road.
7.00 ft
River inundates Spencer Park Drive and River Beach Road off of State Route 82 in Mantua.
5.00 ft
River overtopping the banks in several low lying areas.
1.72 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
18.23 ftJanuary 20, 1929
28.11 ftJanuary 23, 1959
37.67 ftFebruary 18, 1976
47.26 ftFebruary 21, 1981
57.00 ftMarch 23, 1948
67.00 ftJanuary 14, 1930
76.94 ftFebruary 25, 1985
86.87 ftMarch 7, 1934
96.83 ftMarch 19, 1963
106.80 ftDecember 15, 1927

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.46 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 62° 34° – Wind 5 mph
20 Tue 63° 39° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 64° 39° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 65° 40° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 64° 43° – Wind 7 mph
24 Sat 65° 40° – Wind 8 mph
25 Sun 66° 43° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:41 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 62%

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Other gauges on the Cuyahoga River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Cuyahoga River at Old Portage OHRiver gauge, Cuyahoga River 2.47 ft Below flood stage +0.04 ft 24 mi
Cuyahoga River at Jaite OHRiver gauge, Cuyahoga River 2.38 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 21 mi
Cuyahoga River at Independence OHRiver gauge, Cuyahoga River 2.82 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 24 mi
Cuyahoga River at Rivergate Park at Cleveland OHRiver gauge, Cuyahoga River 4.10 ft No reference yet +0.04 ft 30 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station OHRiver gauge, Eagle Creek 4.16 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 12 mi
West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River 1.78 ft Normal −0.03 ft 12 mi
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OHReservoir, Michael J Kirwan Reservoir 980.93 ft High −0.02 ft 13 mi
West Branch Mahoning River at Wayland OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River 3.03 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 14 mi
Mahoning River at Leavittsburg OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River 4.25 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 16 mi
Unnamed tributary to Chagrin R at Pepper Pike OHRiver gauge, Unnamed tributary to Chagrin R 6.34 ft Normal −0.05 ft 17 mi
Mahoning River at Pricetown OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River 3.85 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 18 mi
Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OHReservoir, Milton Reservoir 947.01 ft Normal −0.16 ft 18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.28 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 Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH?

The highest level on record is 8.23 ft on January 20, 1929.

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:04202000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.34061, -81.16677 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.72 ft 2026-10-19 21:15 Provisional
Flow 81.6 cfs 2026-10-19 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OH (usgs:04202000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/cuyahoga-river-at-hiram-rapids-oh

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