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Cuyahoga River at Independence
Critical Stages
14' - Action
17' - Flood
18.5' - Moderate
21' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:45 PM EST 12/4/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.16 ft
Flow: 0.492 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/5 | 3.1 | 0.467 |
| 7 AM 12/5 | 3.1 | 0.467 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 3 | 0.427 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 3 | 0.427 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 3 | 0.427 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 3 | 0.427 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 2.9 | 0.387 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 2.9 | 0.387 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 2.9 | 0.387 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 2.9 | 0.387 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 2.9 | 0.387 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 2.8 | 0.349 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 2.8 | 0.349 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 2.8 | 0.349 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 2.8 | 0.349 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 2.8 | 0.349 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 2.7 | 0.313 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 2.7 | 0.313 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 3.17 | 0.496 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 3.14 | 0.484 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 5:45 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 5:30 PM 12/4 | 3.16 | 0.492 |
| 5:15 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 4:45 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
| 4:30 PM 12/4 | 3.15 | 0.488 |
27' -
The river gage is flooded. Historic flooding in the valley.
24' -
Record flooding expected. Comparable river flows as that of the historic 1913 flood.
23.5' -
Comparable with the FEMA 0.2 percent flood and exceeding the flood of 2006.
22' -
Comparable with the FEMA 1 percent flood. Several busineeses and homes along the Cuyahoga River flooded. Industrial and residential properties north of Rockside Road impacted.
21' -
Property along Canal, Frances, Murray, Rockside, and Cloverleaf Roads in the village of Valley View inundated. Water extends to Commerce Parkway, Wall Street, Exchange Road, and Cloverleaf Parkway.
19.5' -
Homes and businesses flooded in Valley View. Numerous road closures.
19' -
Water inundates along Gleeson, Charles, Frances, and Stone Streets in Valley View. Many roads may become impassable. Water is out of banks in Brecksville Reservation and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
18.5' -
Water backs up on Murray and Fosdick Roads in Valley View. Portions of Exchange Road, Wall Street, and Cloverleaf Road inundated.
17' -
Tinkers Creek and Mill Creek backup due to high flows on the Cuyahoga River. Canal Road inundated.
16' -
Floodwaters begin encroaching on Canal Road in the village of Valley View.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2006 | 23.29 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22.73 |
| Jan 22, 1959 | 22.41 |
| Sep 15, 1979 | 22.06 |
| Dec 30, 1990 | 21.77 |
| May 22, 2004 | 21.66 |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 21.62 |
| Jul 22, 2003 | 21.12 |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 20.89 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 20.86 |
| Sep 7, 2020 | 20.71 |
| Feb 17, 1976 | 20.7 |
| Jan 6, 2007 | 20.64 |
| Aug 13, 1994 | 20.64 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 20.55 |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 20.45 |
| Sep 7, 1990 | 20.16 |
| Oct 16, 1954 | 20.04 |
| Dec 14, 1977 | 20.02 |
| May 26, 1989 | 20.02 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
