River stage
Upper Sandusky, Sandusky River
- River level
- 1.34 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Recent high
- 4.07 ft
- Recent low
- 1.17 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS UPPO1
- 30-day change
- -0.39 ft
- Average
- 1.62 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.60 ft
In brief
The Sandusky River at Upper Sandusky, OH read 1.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.66 ft below action stage. That is 0.39 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge UPPO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.60 ft | 1913-03-25 |
| 2 | 15.00 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 3 | 14.30 ft | 1937-06-21 |
| 4 | 13.89 ft | 2007-08-22 |
| 5 | 13.22 ft | 2013-07-11 |
| 6 | 11.65 ft | 2011-03-01 |
| 7 | 11.60 ft | 1977-12-16 |
| 8 | 11.45 ft | 2008-02-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
This rise will cause lowland flooding near the town of Upper Sandusky.
- 13.50 ft
Floodwaters will begin to affect a few homes in Upper Sandusky along Old Mill Road.
- 14.50 ft
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Many roads will become impassabe throughout Wyandot County. Flooding can be expected along State Route 199 south of Upper Sandusky.
- 15.50 ft
River gage flooded causing higher river values to not be reported. Flood waters will begin to affect the residents along the Sandusky River north of Upper Sandusky to Mexico. Agricultural lands adjacent to the river will experience significant flooding. Some properties will be inundated.
- 17.00 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.
- 18.00 ft
Major flooding will occur throughout the valley north and south of Upper Sandusky.
- 19.00 ft
Record flooding throughout the valley north and south of Upper Sandusky.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sandusky River flooding at Upper Sandusky?
No. The Sandusky River at Upper Sandusky is at 1.34 ft, 9.66 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Upper Sandusky?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 14.5 ft and major flooding 15.5 ft.
What is the highest the Sandusky River has been at Upper Sandusky?
The highest crest on record is 15.6 ft, on 1913-03-25.
Is the Sandusky River high or low right now at Upper Sandusky?
At 1.34 ft it is higher than 27% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge UPPO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04196500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.