Hocking River at Athens OH
Is Hocking River at Athens OH flooding right now?
Hocking River at Athens OH measured 6.64 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 13.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.64 ft
Streamflow
1,600 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.7 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 1907.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 21.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.7 ft | 1907-03-14 |
| 24.65 ft | 1968-05-25 |
| 24.18 ft | 1964-03-11 |
| 24 ft | 1913-01-01 |
| 24 ft | 1884-01-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking River below Athens OH | 4.4 mi | Athens County |
| Sunday Creek below Millfield OH | 7.0 mi | Athens County |
| Monday Creek at Doanville OH | 9.2 mi | Athens County |
| Snow Fork Monday Creek at Buchtel OH | 10.3 mi | Athens County |
| Sunday Creek at Glouster OH | 11.9 mi | Athens 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.