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SwedenSandusky River near Fremont OH water level
River gauge, Sandusky River, Ohio, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 73.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:45 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Sandusky River near Fremont OH is at 1.00 ft, in the normal range.
It is 9.00 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.98 ft and 1.00 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.14 ftFebruary 24, 1979
- Forecast peak
- 1.00 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Sandusky River near Fremont OH
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 9.00 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Widespread flooding north and south of the city.
- 19.00 ft
- Widespread flooding over portions of Ballville, Rice, Sandusky, and Riley Townships adjacent to the river. Shorewood Village and Wightman's Grove areas willl be flooded. County Road 201 south of Fremont will also be inundated. Portions of Fremont not protected by the floodwall will likely be flooded.
- 18.00 ft
- South of Fremont County Road 201 will be threatened and South River Road flooded. Wightman's Grove and Shorewood Village downstream of Fremont will be impacted by flood waters. Evacuations may be necessary.
- 13.00 ft
- Flooding begin in Wightman's Grove north in Riley north of Fremont. South River Road will become inundated.
- 10.00 ft
- Flooding of lowland areas will occur just south of Fremont with water threatening South River Road.
- 1.00 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.14 ft | February 24, 1979 |
| 2 | 15.88 ft | March 15, 1978 |
| 3 | 15.34 ft | February 26, 1936 |
| 4 | 15.20 ft | February 10, 1959 |
| 5 | 14.83 ft | January 31, 1982 |
| 6 | 14.00 ft | February 26, 1929 |
| 7 | 13.89 ft | February 20, 1971 |
| 8 | 13.57 ft | March 16, 1978 |
| 9 | 12.63 ft | February 4, 1984 |
| 10 | 12.12 ft | December 30, 1951 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Sandusky River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky River near Bucyrus OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 36 mi |
| Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Sandusky River at Tiffin OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River | 1.38 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage River near Elmore OHRiver gauge, Portage River | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Rock Creek at Tiffin OHRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 7.1 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 13 mi |
| Portage River at Woodville OHRiver gauge, Portage River | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 14 mi |
| Honey Creek at Melmore OHRiver gauge, Honey Creek | 11.9 cfs | Normal | +3.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Tymochtee Creek at Crawford OHRiver gauge, Tymochtee Creek | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Huron River at Milan OHRiver gauge, Huron River | 6.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 29 mi |
| Blanchard River above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River | 16.5 cfs | Normal | +2.5 cfs | 29 mi |
| Lye Creek above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Lye Creek | 0.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sandusky River near Fremont OH?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 9.00 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 Sandusky River near Fremont OH today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sandusky River near Fremont OH rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sandusky River near Fremont OH normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sandusky River near Fremont OH?
The highest level on record is 16.14 ft on February 24, 1979.
Is Sandusky River near Fremont OH expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04198000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.30783, -83.15881(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 | 1.00 ft | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 73.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sandusky River near Fremont OH (usgs:04198000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/sandusky-river-near-fremont-oh
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