Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OH water level

Name: Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Sandusky River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.46ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 31.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OH is at 1.46 ft, in the normal range.

It is 11.54 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.40 ft and 1.60 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: 15.60 ftMarch 25, 1913

Floating and fishing near Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OH

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

Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 11.54 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Record flooding throughout the valley north and south of Upper Sandusky.
18.00 ft: Major flooding will occur throughout the valley north and south of Upper Sandusky.
17.00 ft: FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.
15.50 ft: River gage flooded causing higher river values to not be reported. Flood waters will begin to affect the residents along the Sandusky River north of Upper Sandusky to Mexico. Agricultural lands adjacent to the river will experience significant flooding. Some properties will be inundated.
14.50 ft: FEMA 1 percent flood level. Many roads will become impassabe throughout Wyandot County. Flooding can be expected along State Route 199 south of Upper Sandusky.
13.50 ft: Floodwaters will begin to affect a few homes in Upper Sandusky along Old Mill Road.
13.00 ft: This rise will cause lowland flooding near the town of Upper Sandusky.
1.46 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.60 ft	March 25, 1913
2	15.00 ft	January 22, 1959
3	14.30 ft	June 21, 1937
4	13.89 ft	August 22, 2007
5	13.22 ft	July 11, 2013
6	11.65 ft	March 1, 2011
7	11.60 ft	December 16, 1977
8	11.45 ft	February 7, 2008
9	11.41 ft	March 6, 1963
10	11.39 ft	December 23, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on the Sandusky River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sandusky River near Bucyrus OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River	0.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	13 mi
Sandusky River at Tiffin OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River	1.37 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	19 mi
Sandusky River near Fremont OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River	0.98 ft	Below flood stage	±0	32 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tymochtee Creek at Crawford OHRiver gauge, Tymochtee Creek	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Honey Creek at Melmore OHRiver gauge, Honey Creek	8.6 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River	2.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	17 mi
Rock Creek at Tiffin OHRiver gauge, Rock Creek	6.5 cfs	Normal	±0	19 mi
Lye Creek above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Lye Creek	1.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Scioto River at La Rue OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	1.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	20 mi
Blanchard River above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River	14.0 cfs	Normal	+6.5 cfs	21 mi
Eagle Creek above Findlay OHRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	3.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OH?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 11.54 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 Upper Sandusky OH today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.46 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky OH?

The highest level on record is 15.60 ft on March 25, 1913.

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:04196500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.85061, -83.25631 (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	1.46 ft	2026-10-18 16:30	Provisional
Flow	31.7 cfs	2026-10-18 16:30	Provisional

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