Rivers in Ohio
Chagrin River at Willoughby
Below flood stage
3.32ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 11:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.95 ft1948
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 22.00 ft500 year flood level.
- 18.00 ft100 year flood level. Major flooding from Willoughby Hills to Eastlake. Considerable backwater flooding along all tributaries.
- 16.50 ftThe river gage is flooded. Major flooding will affect low lying property near the river.
- 16.00 ftSignificant 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.
- 15.00 ftFlood waters threaten properties along Dodd Road in Willoughby Hills. Properties on Riverside Drive impacted in Eastlake.
- 14.00 ftProperty flooded in Trailard, Milann, and Chagrin Drives in Waite Hill. Riverside Drive and Boulevard in Eastlake cut off.
- 13.00 ftFlooding is possible along the northern section of Trailard, Milann, and Chagrin Drives in Waite Hill. Dodd Road inundated near Eagle Road.
- 12.00 ftSome secondary roads near the Chagrin River flood.
- 11.00 ftLowland flooding occurs in Daniels Park in Willoughby and in the City of Eastlake.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
74 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 22, 1948 | 17.95 ft |
| 2 | May 26, 1989 | 17.14 ft |
| 3 | May 19, 1969 | 16.83 ft |
| 4 | January 21, 1959 | 16.73 ft |
| 5 | February 28, 2011 | 16.57 ft |
| 6 | March 5, 1964 | 15.33 ft |
| 7 | October 15, 1954 | 15.22 ft |
| 8 | July 28, 2006 | 14.77 ft |
| 9 | May 20, 1957 | 14.74 ft |
| 10 | August 13, 1994 | 14.41 ft |
| 11 | February 27, 1997 | 14.22 ft |
| 12 | April 1, 2026 | 14.19 ft |
| 13 | February 6, 2008 | 14.04 ft |
| 14 | June 1, 1959 | 13.80 ft |
| 15 | October 30, 2012 | 13.77 ft |
| 16 | June 2, 1947 | 13.70 ft |
| 17 | January 11, 2014 | 13.39 ft |
| 18 | February 21, 2014 | 13.34 ft |
| 19 | February 26, 1962 | 13.24 ft |
| 20 | February 10, 1959 | 13.15 ft |
| 21 | January 5, 2007 | 13.04 ft |
| 22 | February 7, 2021 | 13.00 ft |
| 23 | March 29, 2020 | 12.99 ft |
| 24 | July 11, 1976 | 12.71 ft |
| 25 | April 16, 2018 | 12.66 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 1, 2026: 14.19 ft
- April 13, 2024: 9.34 ft
- August 24, 2023: 12.31 ft
- February 17, 2022: 10.77 ft
- April 29, 2021: 9.76 ft
- February 7, 2021: 13.00 ft
- October 21, 2020: 12.51 ft
- March 29, 2020: 12.99 ft
- January 24, 2019: 9.95 ft
- April 16, 2018: 12.66 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.