Is the Ohio River flooding?
The Ohio River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. 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 Ohio River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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 Pennsylvania river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Ohio River at Sewickley, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.75 ft on 18 March 1936, carrying 574,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1934 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 14.81 ft, 19.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Sewickley, PA | No flooding | 14.81 ft | 25 ft | |
| Ohio River at Montgomery Lock & Dam, Lower Pool | No flooding | 13.31 ft | 33 ft | |
| Ohio River above Montgomery Dam & Locks at Ohioview, PA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Ohio River at Emsworth Dam Upper Pool @ Emsworth | No flood stage defined | 16.48 ft | — | |
| Ohio River at Emsworth Dam Lower Pool @ Emsworth | No flood stage defined | 15.00 ft | — |