River stage
S Fremont, Sandusky River
- River level
- 0.98 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Recent high
- 3.45 ft
- Recent low
- 0.93 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FFMO1
- 30-day change
- -0.07 ft
- Average
- 1.47 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.14 ft
In brief
The Sandusky River at S Fremont, OH read 0.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.02 ft below action stage. That is 0.07 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FFMO1
Water 71 °F (22 °C) · 14 °F warmer than normal for this date · +4 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.14 ft | 1979-02-24 |
| 2 | 15.88 ft | 1978-03-15 |
| 3 | 15.34 ft | 1936-02-26 |
| 4 | 15.20 ft | 1959-02-10 |
| 5 | 14.83 ft | 1982-01-31 |
| 6 | 14.00 ft | 1929-02-26 |
| 7 | 13.89 ft | 1971-02-20 |
| 8 | 13.57 ft | 1978-03-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Flooding of lowland areas will occur just south of Fremont with water threatening South River Road.
- 13.00 ft
Flooding begin in Wightman's Grove north in Riley north of Fremont. South River Road will become inundated.
- 18.00 ft
South of Fremont County Road 201 will be threatened and South River Road flooded. Wightman's Grove and Shorewood Village downstream of Fremont will be impacted by flood waters. Evacuations may be necessary.
- 19.00 ft
Widespread flooding over portions of Ballville, Rice, Sandusky, and Riley Townships adjacent to the river. Shorewood Village and Wightman's Grove areas willl be flooded. County Road 201 south of Fremont will also be inundated. Portions of Fremont not protected by the floodwall will likely be flooded.
- 21.00 ft
Widespread flooding north and south of the city.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sandusky River flooding at S Fremont?
No. The Sandusky River at S Fremont is at 0.98 ft, 6.02 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at S Fremont?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Sandusky River has been at S Fremont?
The highest crest on record is 16.14 ft, on 1979-02-24.
Is the Sandusky River high or low right now at S Fremont?
At 0.98 ft it is higher than 7% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at S Fremont, Sandusky River?
The water temperature at S Fremont, Sandusky River is 71 °F (21.9 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 14 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 3.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FFMO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04198000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.