Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH water level

Name: Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.29ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 AM EDT (41 min ago)

Flow: 9.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH is at 1.29 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.71 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.26 ft and 1.42 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: 6.78 ftMarch 1, 2011

Floating and fishing near Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH

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

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 4.71 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: HOMES ON MARTINDALE ROAD NORTHEAST AND PELHAM STREET THREATENED.
6.00 ft: Martindale Park flooded. Low lying property inundated along Plain Center Avenue.
3.50 ft: Bankfull.
1.29 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.78 ft	March 1, 2011
2	6.78 ft	June 19, 2014
3	6.63 ft	July 28, 2003
4	6.62 ft	April 13, 1994
5	6.50 ft	January 22, 1959
6	6.46 ft	January 13, 2017
7	6.42 ft	May 22, 2004
8	6.36 ft	September 15, 1979
9	6.23 ft	February 7, 2008
10	6.15 ft	August 1, 1958

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 68%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Nimishillen Creek at North Canton OHRiver gauge, West Branch Nimishillen Creek	3.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	2.4 mi
Zimber Ditch at North Canton OHRiver gauge, Zimber Ditch	4.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.8 mi
East Branch Nimishillen Creek at Louisville OHRiver gauge, East Branch Nimishillen Creek	3.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.9 mi
Nimishillen Creek at North Industry OHRiver gauge, Nimishillen Creek	3.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	6 mi
Tuscarawas River at Massillon OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	7.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	10 mi
Sandy Creek at Waynesburg OHRiver gauge, Sandy Creek	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	13 mi
Mahoning River at Alliance OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River	3.67 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Tuscarawas River at Clinton OHRiver gauge, Tuscarawas River	5.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.71 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 Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek at Canton OH?

The highest level on record is 6.78 ft on March 1, 2011.

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:03118000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.84145, -81.35372 (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	1.29 ft	2026-10-20 12:15	Provisional
Flow	9.8 cfs	2026-10-20 12:15	Provisional

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