Sandusky River at Tiffin

Last updated: Feb 19, 2025, 8:44 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 18 - FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Substantial and widespread flooding in Tiffin.
  • 17 - Floodwaters will begin to overtop the floodwall. Major flooding is possible. Residents should begin to prepare for extensive flood losses.
  • 16 - FEMA 1 percent flood level. Major flooding in low lying portions of Tiffin and locations upstream of town.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.1142, -83.1797
RFC OHRFC
State OH
WFO CLE
County Seneca
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 04197137

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 9.80 ft on 04-04-2024 (P)
2. 9.55 ft on 05-12-2021
3. 9.40 ft on 11-21-2017
4. 10.19 ft on 07-13-2017
5. 9.10 ft on 06-18-2015

Historic Crests

1. 20.40 ft on 03-26-1913
2. 17.80 ft on 03-13-1913
3. 13.40 ft on 05-13-1914
4. 13.00 ft on 03-28-1914
5. 12.83 ft on 02-08-2008 1

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 732.74 ft
moderate Flooding 731.24 ft
minor Flooding 729.74 ft
action 726.74 ft
Latest Value 725.14 ft
Gauge Zero 720.74 ft

Gauge Photos

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Sandusky River at Tiffin - Downstream View - Stage 1.69ft

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 48 hours.

See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 10 day graphics.

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WFO Information

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Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
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