Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower), OH

Jefferson County, Ohio · USGS gauge 03110690 · NWS NCUW2 · Ohio River flood status · Ohio river levels

Is Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower), OH flooding right now?

Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower), OH measured 13.92 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 22.1 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

13.92 ft

as of 37 min ago

Streamflow

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data refreshed 5 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 39 ft. The highest crest on record was 54.3 ft on Thu, Mar 19, 1936.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 12 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	26.6 ft	12.7 ft below
Minor flood	36 ft	22.1 ft below
Moderate flood	38 ft	24.1 ft below
Major flood	39 ft	25.1 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
54.3 ft	1936-03-19
50.2 ft	1942-12-31
46.5 ft	1937-01-26
45.7 ft	1964-03-11
45.6 ft	1945-03-07

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Upper), OH	0.1 mi	Jefferson County
Yellow Creek near Hammondsville OH	5.3 mi	Jefferson County
Kings Creek at Weirton, WV	6.6 mi	Hancock County
Traverse Creek near Kendall, PA	9.1 mi	Beaver County
Little Beaver Creek near East Liverpool OH	11.1 mi	Columbiana County

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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast