River stage
Tiffin, Sandusky River
- River level
- 1.25 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.32 ft
- Recent high
- 4.92 ft
- Recent low
- 1.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TFFO1
- 30-day change
- -1.16 ft
- Average
- 2.02 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.40 ft
In brief
The Sandusky River at Tiffin, OH read 1.25 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.75 ft below action stage. That is 1.16 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TFFO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.40 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 2 | 17.80 ft | 1913-03-13 |
| 3 | 13.40 ft | 1914-05-13 |
| 4 | 13.00 ft | 1914-03-28 |
| 5 | 12.83 ft | 2008-02-08 |
| 6 | 12.00 ft | 1959-01-23 |
| 7 | 11.92 ft | 2011-03-02 |
| 8 | 11.90 ft | 1937-06-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Lowland flooding occurs north and south of the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened.
- 10.50 ft
Flooding occurs along the Sandusky River near Route 53 north of U.S. 224. Flood waters will also cause Township Road 131 to become impassable. In town Water Street, Front Street, and Davis Street are inundated.
- 11.00 ft
Property on Marlyn Street in Tiffin inundated.
- 12.00 ft
Floodwaters will begin to affect residents in the town of Tiffin on Charlotte and Front Streets.
- 16.00 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Major flooding in low lying portions of Tiffin and locations upstream of town.
- 17.00 ft
Floodwaters will begin to overtop the floodwall. Major flooding is possible. Residents should begin to prepare for extensive flood losses.
- 18.00 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Substantial and widespread flooding in Tiffin.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sandusky River flooding at Tiffin?
No. The Sandusky River at Tiffin is at 1.25 ft, 4.75 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Tiffin?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 10.5 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Sandusky River has been at Tiffin?
The highest crest on record is 20.4 ft, on 1913-03-26.
Is the Sandusky River high or low right now at Tiffin?
At 1.25 ft it is higher than 6% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TFFO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04197137). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.