Ottawa River at University of Toledo, OH
River level and flood forecast · Lucas County
Normal2.2 ftas of Mon 3:30 PM
The river is 12.3 ft below flood stage (14.5 ft).
Flow: 19 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 17 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 15.5 ft |
| Flood stage | 14.5 ft |
| Action stage | 14 ft |
| Record crest (March 14, 1982) | 14.54 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 17 ftParts of West Rocket Drive flooded. Large portion of golf course adjacent to Ottawa Park inundated.
- 15.5 ftSome University of Toledo buildings inundated including Stadium Drive and sports complex. Portions of Bancroft Street flooded and businesses along it inundated. Portions of Ottawa Drive flooded.
- 14.5 ftUniversity of Toledo parking facilities inundated. Portions of North Towerview Boulevard under water. Some businesses along Indian River Road.
- 14 ftRiver at bankfull.
Highest crests on record
- 14.54 ft — March 14, 1982
- 13.94 ft — March 11, 2009
- 13.7 ft — March 22, 1978
- 13.7 ft — September 4, 1981
- 13.25 ft — November 30, 2011
Recent crests: 13.25 ft (November 30, 2011) · 13.94 ft (March 11, 2009) · 12.83 ft (February 6, 2008) · 13.17 ft (June 22, 2006) · 12.58 ft (January 14, 2005)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (UTOO1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.