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Chagrin River at Willoughby
Critical Stages
9' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
16' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:15 PM EST 12/4/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.74 ft
Flow: 0.385 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 3.74 | 0.385 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 3.74 | 0.385 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 3.74 | 0.385 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 3.75 | 0.392 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 3.75 | 0.392 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 3.75 | 0.392 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 3.75 | 0.392 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 3.75 | 0.392 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 3.76 | 0.399 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 3.76 | 0.399 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 3.76 | 0.399 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 5:45 PM 12/4 | 3.78 | 0.413 |
| 5:30 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 5:15 PM 12/4 | 3.78 | 0.413 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 3.77 | 0.406 |
| 4:45 PM 12/4 | 3.78 | 0.413 |
| 4:30 PM 12/4 | 3.78 | 0.413 |
| 4:15 PM 12/4 | 3.78 | 0.413 |
| 4:00 PM 12/4 | 3.78 | 0.413 |
22' -
500 year flood level.
18' -
100 year flood level. Major flooding from Willoughby Hills to Eastlake. Considerable backwater flooding along all tributaries.
16.5' -
The river gage is flooded. Major flooding will affect low lying property near the river.
16' -
Significant flooding in Lake County. In Eastlake areas like Riverside Drive, Willoughby Hills along Dodd Road, Daniels Park in Willoughby, Chagrin River Road, and several other secondary roads along the Chagrin River. Severe flooding occurs along Trailard, Milann, and Chagrin Drives. Flood waters encroach on North Riverview Drive in Eastlake.
15' -
Flood waters threaten properties along Dodd Road in Willoughby Hills. Properties on Riverside Drive impacted in Eastlake.
14' -
Property flooded in Trailard, Milann, and Chagrin Drives in Waite Hill. Riverside Drive and Boulevard in Eastlake cut off.
13' -
Flooding is possible along the northern section of Trailard, Milann, and Chagrin Drives in Waite Hill. Dodd Road inundated near Eagle Road.
12' -
Some secondary roads near the Chagrin River flood.
11' -
Lowland flooding occurs in Daniels Park in Willoughby and in the City of Eastlake.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 1948 | 17.95 |
| May 26, 1989 | 17.14 |
| May 19, 1969 | 16.83 |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 16.73 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 16.57 |
| Mar 5, 1964 | 15.33 |
| Oct 15, 1954 | 15.22 |
| Jul 28, 2006 | 14.77 |
| May 20, 1957 | 14.74 |
| Aug 13, 1994 | 14.41 |
| Feb 27, 1997 | 14.22 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 14.04 |
| Jun 1, 1959 | 13.8 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 13.77 |
| Jun 2, 1947 | 13.7 |
| Jan 11, 2014 | 13.39 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 13.34 |
| Feb 26, 1962 | 13.24 |
| Feb 10, 1959 | 13.15 |
| Jan 5, 2007 | 13.04 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.