OHIO RIVER AT PARKERSBURG, WV
Gauge height
21.58 ft
Streamflow
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Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 58.9 ft | 1913-03-29 |
| 55.4 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 53.9 ft | 1884-02-09 |
| 51 ft | 1907-03-16 |
| 49.5 ft | 1832-02-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| LITTLE TYGART CREEK AT MINERAL WELLS, WV | 6.5 mi | Wood County |
| LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER AT PALESTINE, WV | 17.2 mi | Wirt County |
| SOUTH FORK HUGHES RIVER BELOW MACFARLAN, WV | 22.9 mi | Ritchie County |
| MIDDLE ISLAND CREEK AT LITTLE, WV | 33.5 mi | Tyler County |
| GRASS RUN TRIBUTARY ABOVE I-77 NEAR RIPLEY, WV | 34.2 mi | Jackson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.