River stage
Cuyahoga River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Cuyahoga River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cuyahoga River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cuyahoga River is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Heights | 22.31 ft | no flood stage set |
| Hiram Rapids | 1.50 ft | normal, steady |
| Independence | 2.66 ft | normal, steady |
| Jaite | 2.12 ft | normal, steady |
| Old Portage | 2.25 ft | normal, steady |
| Cleveland | 4.18 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Cuyahoga River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Hiram Rapids, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Indian Creek (OH) 1 gauge
- Mill Creek (Garfield Heights, OH) 2 gauges
- Big Creek (OH) 3 gauges
- Rocky River (OH) 1 gauge
- Chagrin River 1 gauge
- Black River (OH) 1 gauge
- Grand River (OH) 1 gauge
- Vermilion River (OH) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cuyahoga River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Cuyahoga River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cuyahoga River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Hiram Rapids is at 1.50 ft; Independence is at 2.66 ft; Jaite is at 2.12 ft; Old Portage is at 2.25 ft.
Where is the Cuyahoga River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Cuyahoga River in Ohio.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.