River stage
Painesville, Grand River
- River level
- 1.55 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 3.24 ft
- Recent low
- 1.53 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PNVO1
- 30-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Average
- 1.99 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.35 ft
In brief
The Grand River at Painesville, OH read 1.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.45 ft below action stage. That is 0.33 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PNVO1
Water 71 °F (22 °C) · 13 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.35 ft | 2006-07-28 |
| 2 | 13.70 ft | 2008-02-06 |
| 3 | 13.27 ft | 2012-10-30 |
| 4 | 13.25 ft | 2011-02-28 |
| 5 | 13.16 ft | 1979-12-25 |
| 6 | 13.07 ft | 1986-06-11 |
| 7 | 12.93 ft | 1989-05-26 |
| 8 | 12.55 ft | 1976-02-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Water levels will overrun the banks along the metropark south of Painesville.
- 8.50 ft
Low land flooding adjacent to the river in the metropark.
- 13.00 ft
Yacht club near mouth of the river threatened by flood waters.
- 15.00 ft
River near bankful along Grand River and Steele Avenues. Homes and apartments threatened.
- 16.00 ft
Steele and Grand River Avenues flooded with evacuations needed. Painesville City Pollution Control Plant threatened. Kiwanis recreational park will begin to flood.
- 17.00 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Steele and Grand River Avenues completely flooded. Painesville City Pollution Control Plant inundated. Kiwanis recreational park will be flooded. Rising water may inundate businesses near the Route 20 bridge.
- 19.00 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Major flooding in the City of Painesville. Route 2 and the Richmond Street bridges will be flooded. Homes and business along Steele and Grand River Avenue, as well as Huntington Road will be completely inundated. The City of Painesville Pollution Control Plant will be flooded.
- 19.50 ft
Record flooding. Major flooding in the City of Painesville. Route 2 and the Richmond Street bridges will be flooded. Homes and businesses along Steele and Grand River Avenues, as well as Huntington Road will be completely inundated. The City of Painesville Pollution Control Plant will be flooded.
- 28.00 ft
Old river gage house near Beaty Landing lower parking lot flooded. Historic flooding along the river. Major damage to property in low lying areas.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grand River flooding at Painesville?
No. The Grand River at Painesville is at 1.55 ft, 6.45 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Painesville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 12.5 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Grand River has been at Painesville?
The highest crest on record is 19.35 ft, on 2006-07-28.
Is the Grand River high or low right now at Painesville?
At 1.55 ft it is higher than 4% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Painesville, Grand River?
The water temperature at Painesville, Grand River is 71 °F (21.6 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 13 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PNVO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04212100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.