ROCKY RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 9, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Rocky River was last observed at 667 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,324 acre-ft of water today; about 11% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,288 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-05-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at 64,447 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Rocky River Near Norwood reporting a streamflow rate of 467 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Rocky River Near Berea Oh with a gauge stage of 6.04 ft. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Rocky River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 649 ft, the Rocky River Near Berea Oh.

The Rocky River is a tributary of the Yadkin River in North Carolina, spanning 90 miles from its headwaters in the Uwharrie Mountains to the confluence with the Yadkin. The river was historically used for transportation and power, with mills and factories along its banks. Today, the river is primarily used for recreation, with popular activities including fishing, kayaking, and hiking along the Riverwalk trail. The river is fed by several small tributaries and is home to several species of fish, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. The river is also home to several reservoirs, including Falls Reservoir and Lake Norman, which serve as sources of hydroelectric power and drinking water for nearby communities. The river and its ecosystem are protected by various organizations, including the Rocky River Heritage Foundation and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Last Updated 2025-02-07
Discharge Volume 1,324 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 667.32 cfs
-44.68 cfs (-6.28%)
Percent of Normal 10.61%
Maximum 64,447.0 cfs
2020-05-21
Seasonal Avg 6,288 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Rocky River Near Berea Oh
USGS 04201500
151 cfs 6.04 ft -41.49
Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads
USGS 0210166029
2 cfs 0.99 ft -10.17
Rocky River Nr Starr
USGS 02187910
60 cfs 3.69 ft -4.56
Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River
USGS 0212433550
122 cfs 1.68 ft -9.49
Rocky River Nr Stanfield
USGS 02124742
173 cfs 1.73 ft
Rocky River Near Norwood
USGS 02126000
467 cfs 4.77 ft -14.57
History of the River

Rocky River is a city in western Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. A suburb of Cleveland, it is located along the shore of Lake Erie approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of downtown Cleveland. The city is named for the Rocky River that forms its eastern border. The population was 20,213 at the time of the 2010 census.

       

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