OHIO RIVER AT OLMSTED, IL
Is OHIO RIVER AT OLMSTED, IL flooding right now?
No — OHIO RIVER AT OLMSTED, IL is at 22.09 ft, 13.9 ft below its 36 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
22.09 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 47 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.2 ft on Fri, Feb 21, 2020.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 42 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 47 ft | 24.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.2 ft | 2020-02-21 |
| 44.79 ft | 2022-03-03 |
| 43.33 ft | 2021-03-08 |
| 42.94 ft | 2025-02-20 |
| 39.47 ft | 2023-03-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| HUMPHREY CR AT LACENTER, KY | 9.0 mi | Ballard County |
| BAYOU CREEK NEAR GRAHAMVILLE, KY | 12.9 mi | McCracken County |
| CACHE RIVER AT FORMAN, IL | 13.0 mi | Johnson County |
| BAYOU CREEK NEAR HEATH, KY | 14.0 mi | McCracken County |
| LITTLE BAYOU CREEK NEAR GRAHAMVILLE, KY | 15.0 mi | McCracken 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.