Scioto River at Piketon OH
Is Scioto River at Piketon OH flooding right now?
Scioto River at Piketon OH measured 7.56 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.56 ft
Streamflow
9,790 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.2 ft on Thu, Mar 13, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 28.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.2 ft | 1913-03-13 |
| 32.56 ft | 1959-01-25 |
| 31.7 ft | 1964-03-11 |
| 30.8 ft | 1937-01-01 |
| 30.1 ft | 1963-03-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Beaver Creek near Piketon OH | 2.8 mi | Pike County |
| Big Run at Wakefield OH | 6.8 mi | Pike County |
| Scioto River at Higby OH | 12.9 mi | Ross County |
| Paint Creek near Bourneville OH | 15.5 mi | Ross County |
| Paint Creek at Chillicothe OH | 17.4 mi | Ross County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.