Mahoning River above West Ave at Youngstown OH
Is Mahoning River above West Ave at Youngstown OH flooding right now?
Mahoning River above West Ave at Youngstown OH measured 3.63 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.63 ft
Streamflow
522 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.5 ft on Wed, Mar 26, 1913.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20.5 ft | 16.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.5 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 18.6 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 17.49 ft | 2003-07-23 |
| 16.59 ft | 2022-02-18 |
| 16.3 ft | 1910-03-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek at Price Rd. at Youngstown OH | 0.4 mi | Mahoning County |
| Crab Creek at Youngstown OH | 1.6 mi | Mahoning County |
| Mill Creek at Youngstown OH | 2.6 mi | Mahoning County |
| Mill Creek at Shields Rd. at Boardman OH | 4.3 mi | Mahoning County |
| Mahoning River at Lowellville OH | 8.2 mi | Mahoning 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.