Tiffin River at Stryker
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 7:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 18.36 ft1982
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 18.70 ftThe river reaches the 100 year flood elevation. Severe flooding occurs in the village of Stryker and the surrounding areas.
- 16.50 ftMajor flooding will occur in and around the village of Stryker.
- 16.00 ftWater will cover portions of state routes 191 and 34, and county road F.
- 15.00 ftSeveral rural buildings flood and flooding begins to affect residents in the village of Stryker. Many roads become impassible.
- 13.00 ftFlood waters begin to affect some farm buildings near Stryker and flood some secondary roads.
- 12.00 ftPortions of State Route 66 flood north of Archbold.
- 11.00 ftFlooding of lowland areas around Stryker can be expected.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 46% |
| Moderate flooding | 7% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
86 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 15, 1982 | 18.36 ft |
| 2 | March 12, 2009 | 18.07 ft |
| 3 | December 1, 2011 | 17.52 ft |
| 4 | May 20, 2020 | 16.94 ft |
| 5 | June 29, 2015 | 16.88 ft |
| 6 | February 25, 1985 | 16.47 ft |
| 7 | March 23, 1978 | 16.36 ft |
| 8 | February 22, 2018 | 16.31 ft |
| 9 | June 4, 1989 | 16.19 ft |
| 10 | May 1, 1956 | 16.16 ft |
| 11 | December 31, 1990 | 16.10 ft |
| 12 | February 8, 2008 | 16.05 ft |
| 13 | March 23, 1913 | 16.00 ft |
| 14 | August 25, 1998 | 15.89 ft |
| 15 | January 25, 1999 | 15.88 ft |
| 16 | February 18, 1976 | 15.83 ft |
| 17 | January 6, 1993 | 15.70 ft |
| 18 | January 31, 1969 | 15.47 ft |
| 19 | April 25, 1950 | 15.45 ft |
| 20 | February 12, 2001 | 15.38 ft |
| 21 | May 14, 2002 | 15.21 ft |
| 22 | June 20, 1996 | 15.16 ft |
| 23 | January 15, 2005 | 15.10 ft |
| 24 | May 4, 1983 | 15.09 ft |
| 25 | May 24, 2010 | 14.83 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 20, 2020: 16.94 ft
- May 4, 2019: 14.61 ft
- February 22, 2018: 16.31 ft
- April 8, 2017: 14.72 ft
- May 4, 2016: 10.88 ft
- June 29, 2015: 16.88 ft
- March 22, 2014: 14.44 ft
- April 21, 2013: 13.76 ft
- March 4, 2012: 12.17 ft
- December 1, 2011: 17.52 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
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.