Ohio River at Wheeling, WV

Ohio County, West Virginia · USGS gauge 03112500 · NWS WLGW2 · Ohio River flood status · West Virginia river levels

Is Ohio River at Wheeling, WV flooding right now?

Ohio River at Wheeling, WV measured 15.91 ft on 2026-10-24 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.1 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

15.91 ft

as of 85 min ago

Streamflow

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data refreshed 9 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 55.2 ft on Thu, Mar 19, 1936.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 9 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	26.7 ft	10.8 ft below
Minor flood	36 ft	20.1 ft below
Moderate flood	40 ft	24.1 ft below
Major flood	42 ft	26.1 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
55.2 ft	1936-03-19
51.5 ft	1942-12-31
51.2 ft	1913-03-28
50.1 ft	1907-03-15
48.7 ft	1937-01-26

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 15.82–17.24 ft

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Wheeling Creek at Elm Grove, WV	3.7 mi	Ohio County
Wheeling Creek below Blaine OH	4.3 mi	Belmont County
Ohio River at Pike Island Lock & Dam (Lower), WV	6.5 mi	Ohio County
Ohio River at Pike Island Dam near Wheeling (Upper), WV	6.8 mi	Ohio County
McMahon Creek above Welsh Run at Glencoe OH	9.1 mi	Belmont 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