Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower), OH
Is Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower), OH flooding right now?
Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower), OH measured 12.61 ft on 2026-10-27 19:15:00 UTC. That observation was 23.4 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.61 ft
Streamflow
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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
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26.6 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 23.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 25.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 39 ft | 26.4 ft below |
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 |
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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.