Sandusky

Watershed Hydrology

The Sandusky Watershed (HUC 04100011) covers an area of approximately 2,616 square miles in northern Ohio. The watershed is characterized by a mix of agricultural and urban land use, and is home to over 550,000 people. The watershed is drained by the Sandusky River, which flows into Lake Erie. The hydrology of the watershed is influenced by seasonal snowpack, which can lead to spring flooding. Surface water quality is monitored by the Ohio EPA, and the watershed is home to several reservoirs that provide drinking water to local communities. Interesting climatic facts include the impact of Lake Erie on local weather patterns, and the potential for lake-effect snow during the winter months. In recent years, the watershed has experienced an increase in extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and flooding.


Surface Flows

Sandusky Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Sandusky Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Sandusky Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Sandusky Watershed

Sandusky Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed