Scioto River at Chillicothe OH
Is Scioto River at Chillicothe OH flooding right now?
Scioto River at Chillicothe OH measured 5.02 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.02 ft
Streamflow
5,180 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.8 ft on Wed, Mar 26, 1913.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 26.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.8 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 32.5 ft | 1959-01-23 |
| 28.3 ft | 1898-03-24 |
| 27.8 ft | 1937-01-23 |
| 26.8 ft | 1952-01-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Creek at Chillicothe OH | 1.5 mi | Ross County |
| Scioto River at Higby OH | 10.6 mi | Ross County |
| Paint Creek near Bourneville OH | 11.7 mi | Ross County |
| Scioto River at Circleville OH | 18.0 mi | Pickaway County |
| Deer Creek at Williamsport OH | 18.7 mi | Pickaway 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.