Mahoning River at Leavittsburg
Critical Stages
10' - Action
12.5' - Flood
14' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:15 PM EST 12/4/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.32 ft
Flow: 0.402 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/5 | 3.3 | 0.394 |
| 7 AM 12/5 | 3.3 | 0.394 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 3.3 | 0.394 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 3.3 | 0.394 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 2.9 | 0.259 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 3.31 | 0.398 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 3.33 | 0.406 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 3.32 | 0.402 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 3.33 | 0.406 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 3.33 | 0.406 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 3.33 | 0.406 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 3.33 | 0.406 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 3.34 | 0.41 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 3.33 | 0.406 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 3.34 | 0.41 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 3.33 | 0.406 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 3.35 | 0.413 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 3.34 | 0.41 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 3.34 | 0.41 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 3.34 | 0.41 |
| 5:45 PM 12/4 | 3.35 | 0.413 |
| 5:30 PM 12/4 | 3.34 | 0.41 |
| 5:15 PM 12/4 | 3.36 | 0.417 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 3.36 | 0.417 |
27' -
River gage house flooded. Historic flooding in Leavittsburg.
24' -
Comparable to the 1913 record flood. Most of Leavittsburg north of the river flooded. Flood waters reaching up to the second story in property near the river.
22' -
Significant flooding in the Leavittsburg area.
21' -
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Similar to the 1959 with widespread inundation. Widespread significant damage to property can be expected near the river.
19' -
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Significant damage to southern portions of Leavittsburg. Woodview Circle and portions of Austin Village inundated. Several low lying roads flooded. Lynwood Drive Complex inundated.
18' -
This is a very dangerous situation. People living along the river in Leavittsburg should be prepared for major flood losses.
15' -
Meadowbrook Drive, Brookside Roads, Lovers Lane, and North Leavitt Road between Market Street and Dorothy Avenue flooded. Several homes sustain major damage.
14' -
Several homes in Meadowbrook Drive surrounded by flood waters. Flood waters south of Turner Road. Riverview Drive and Lovers Lane also inundated.
12.5' -
Flood waters encroach on Meadowbrook Drive.
12' -
Flood waters may begin to inundate low lying areas in industrial portions of town. Swift Metropark inundated in low lying areas.
11' -
Backwater lowland flooding can occur along Duck Creek due to high flow on the Mahoning River.
10' -
Lowland flooding will occur upstream of the town of Leavittsburg.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 24 |
| Jan 22, 1959 | 19.37 |
| Jan 26, 1937 | 17.8 |
| Jul 23, 2003 | 17.16 |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 16.21 |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 16.21 |
| Sep 15, 1979 | 15.91 |
| Jan 27, 1952 | 15.88 |
| Mar 6, 1964 | 15.75 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 15.53 |
| May 13, 1956 | 15.02 |
| Mar 1, 2011 | 14.75 |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 14.74 |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 14.68 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | 14.4 |
| Jan 13, 2017 | 14.24 |
| Oct 16, 1954 | 14.2 |
| Apr 5, 1957 | 14.17 |
| May 23, 2004 | 14.16 |
| May 12, 1996 | 14.06 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
