Flood Information Sites

National Flood Status and Summary

National River Conditions, according to flood stages - Updated daily, this map shows what stage national rivers are at, and whether the rivers are high or low.

Palmer Drought Severity Index - From NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, this map shows the updated drought status conditions in the US.

Weekly Palmer Drought and Crop Moisture Data - This page provides weekly meteorological statistics for eastern US, including Ohio, divided into hydrologic regions.  This table shows such data as temperature, potential evaporation, soil moisture, and how much precipitation would be needed to end a current drought. 
 
Map of Precipitation Needed - By NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, this map shows how much precipitation is needed throughout the country to relieve any drought conditions. 

Ohio River Forecast Center - Co-located with the Wilmington National Weather Service Forecast Office in Ohio, the OHRFC forecasts conditions along all of the Ohio River, including its tributaries.  Although the Cuyahoga does not flow into the Ohio River, this site provides relevant information about flooding, hydrology, and rivers.

Map of percent of normal precipitation currently in the US - This map shows how precipitation for regions compares to the regions' normal precipitation values, with red meaning drought conditions, and blue implying flood conditions.