Is the Mahoning River flooding?

Ohio · 6 gauges · Ohio river levels

The Mahoning River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Ohio. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Mahoning River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Ohio river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Mahoning River at Leavittsburg OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.00 ft on 26 March 1913. Peak records there go back to 1913 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.99 ft, 21.0 ft below that record.

Drains 575 sq mi · gauge elevation 871 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Mahoning River at Alliance OHNo flooding4.84 ft
Mahoning River below Berlin Dam near Berlin Center OHNo flooding2.29 ft5.36 ft
Mahoning River at Pricetown OHNo flooding2.77 ft8.1 ft
Mahoning River at Leavittsburg OHNo flooding2.99 ft12.5 ft
Mahoning River above West Ave at Youngstown OHNo flooding3.63 ft14 ft
Mahoning River at Lowellville OHNo flooding3.07 ft
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.