Portage River near Elmore OH water level

Name: Portage River near Elmore OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Portage River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.09ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT (36 min ago)

Flow: 29.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Portage River near Elmore OH is at 2.09 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.91 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.07 ft and 2.20 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: 14.03 ftApril 3, 2026

Floating and fishing near Portage River near Elmore OH

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

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 9.91 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Some homes near State Route 105 and State Route 582 threatened.
12.00 ft: State Route 105 floods. Businesses on Luckey Avenue threatened by rising waters.
9.50 ft: River at bankfull.
2.09 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.03 ft	April 3, 2026
2	12.89 ft	July 15, 2017
3	12.66 ft	May 7, 2017
4	12.58 ft	June 4, 2019
5	12.56 ft	November 20, 2017

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 06:47 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Portage River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Portage River at Fifth Avenue at Three RiversRiver gauge, Portage River	2.47 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	128 mi
Portage River at Woodville OHRiver gauge, Portage River	1.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sandusky River near Fremont OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River	1.00 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	13 mi
Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OHRiver gauge, Ottawa River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	23 mi
Wolf Creek at Holland OHRiver gauge, Wolf Creek	1.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	25 mi
Maumee River at Waterville OHRiver gauge, Maumee River	2.36 ft	Below flood stage	±0	25 mi
Sandusky River at Tiffin OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River	1.39 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	26 mi
Muddy Creek at Belleterre Road near ErieRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	0.5 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	26 mi
Rock Creek at Tiffin OHRiver gauge, Rock Creek	6.5 cfs	Normal	±0	26 mi
Honey Creek at Melmore OHRiver gauge, Honey Creek	11.4 cfs	Normal	+2.8 cfs	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Portage River near Elmore OH?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.91 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 Portage River near Elmore OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.09 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Portage River near Elmore OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Portage River near Elmore OH normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Portage River near Elmore OH?

The highest level on record is 14.03 ft on April 3, 2026.

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:04195820 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.49116, -83.22465 (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	2.09 ft	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional
Flow	29.4 cfs	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Portage River near Elmore OH (usgs:04195820). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/portage-river-near-elmore-oh

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