River stage
Elmore, Portage River
- River level
- 1.96 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 4.14 ft
- Recent low
- 1.94 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EOMO1
- 30-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Average
- 2.36 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.03 ft
In brief
The Portage River at Elmore, OH read 1.96 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.54 ft below action stage. That is 0.05 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EOMO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.03 ft | 2026-04-03 |
| 2 | 12.89 ft | 2017-07-15 |
| 3 | 12.66 ft | 2017-05-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.50 ft
River at bankfull.
- 12.00 ft
State Route 105 floods. Businesses on Luckey Avenue threatened by rising waters.
- 14.00 ft
Some homes near State Route 105 and State Route 582 threatened.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Portage River flooding at Elmore?
No. The Portage River at Elmore is at 1.96 ft, 7.54 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Elmore?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9.5 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Portage River has been at Elmore?
The highest crest on record is 14.03 ft, on 2026-04-03.
Is the Portage River high or low right now at Elmore?
At 1.96 ft it is higher than 4% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EOMO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04195820). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.