Scioto River at Columbus OH
Is Scioto River at Columbus OH flooding right now?
Scioto River at Columbus OH measured 6.92 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 17.1 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.92 ft
Streamflow
910 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.22 ft on Thu, Jan 22, 1959.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 20.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.22 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 26.61 ft | 2005-01-06 |
| 24.88 ft | 1975-02-24 |
| 24.78 ft | 1997-06-02 |
| 24.7 ft | 1927-03-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek at Columbus OH | 4.4 mi | Franklin County |
| Big Walnut Creek at Rees OH | 4.6 mi | Franklin County |
| Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OH | 6.1 mi | Franklin County |
| Scioto River at 5th Ave at Columbus OH | 6.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH | 8.9 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.