River stage
Sandusky River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Sandusky River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sandusky River levels, gauge by gauge
The Sandusky River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bucyrus | 0.66 ft | normal, steady |
| S Fremont | 0.98 ft | normal, steady |
| Tiffin | 1.25 ft | normal, falling |
| Upper Sandusky | 1.34 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Sandusky River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bucyrus, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Eagle Creek (OH) 1 gauge
- Portage River 2 gauges
- Vermilion River (OH) 1 gauge
- Kokosing River 2 gauges
- Olentangy River 5 gauges
- Black River (OH) 1 gauge
- Big Walnut Creek (OH) 4 gauges
- Huron River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sandusky River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Sandusky River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sandusky River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bucyrus is at 0.66 ft; S Fremont is at 0.98 ft; Tiffin is at 1.25 ft; Upper Sandusky is at 1.34 ft.
Where is the Sandusky River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Sandusky 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.