Ohio River at Parkersburg, WV
Is Ohio River at Parkersburg, WV flooding right now?
Ohio River at Parkersburg, WV measured 21.51 ft on 2026-11-11 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.5 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
21.51 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 58.9 ft on Sat, Mar 29, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 20.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 58.9 ft | 1913-03-29 |
| 55.4 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 53.9 ft | 1884-02-09 |
| 51 ft | 1907-03-16 |
| 49.5 ft | 1832-02-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tygart Creek at Mineral Wells, WV | 6.5 mi | Wood County |
| Ohio River at Marietta, OH | 11.3 mi | Washington County |
| Little Kanawha River at Palestine, WV | 17.2 mi | Wirt County |
| Duck Creek below Whipple OH | 18.2 mi | Washington County |
| Muskingum River at Beverly OH | 19.5 mi | Washington 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.