Olentangy River near Worthington OH
Is Olentangy River near Worthington OH flooding right now?
Olentangy River near Worthington OH measured 1.95 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.95 ft
Streamflow
120 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.68 ft on Wed, Jan 21, 1959.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.68 ft | 1959-01-21 |
| 15.3 ft | 1952-01-10 |
| 13.57 ft | 2020-05-19 |
| 12.66 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 12.41 ft | 2016-06-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River below O'Shaughnessy Dam near Dublin OH | 5.2 mi | Delaware County |
| Alum Creek at Africa OH | 6.2 mi | Delaware County |
| Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OH | 7.8 mi | Franklin County |
| Big Walnut Creek at Central College OH | 7.8 mi | Franklin County |
| Scioto River at 5th Ave at Columbus OH | 8.6 mi | Franklin 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.