Ohio River at Pike Island Lock & Dam (Lower), WV
Is Ohio River at Pike Island Lock & Dam (Lower), WV flooding right now?
No — Ohio River at Pike Island Lock & Dam (Lower), WV is at 14.83 ft, 22.2 ft below its 37 ft flood stage, as of 24 min ago.
Gauge height
14.83 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 37 ft, with major flooding at 43 ft. The highest crest on record was 47.7 ft on Wed, Mar 11, 1964.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26.4 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 37 ft | 22.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 39 ft | 24.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 28.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 47.7 ft | 1964-03-11 |
| 47.5 ft | 1972-06-25 |
| 46.3 ft | 2004-09-19 |
| 46 ft | 1996-01-21 |
| 43.04 ft | 2005-01-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Pike Island Dam near Wheeling (Upper), WV | 0.2 mi | Ohio County |
| Short Creek near Dillonvale OH | 3.5 mi | Jefferson County |
| Ohio River at Wheeling, WV | 6.5 mi | Ohio County |
| Wheeling Creek at Elm Grove, WV | 7.6 mi | Ohio County |
| Wheeling Creek below Blaine OH | 8.0 mi | Belmont 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.