Is the Ohio River flooding?
The Ohio River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in West Virginia. 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. 5 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 West Virginia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Ohio River at Parkersburg, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 40.10 ft on 5 April 2024. Peak records there go back to 1913 (50 annual peaks). It is currently at 21.78 ft, 18.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Pike Island Lock & Dam (Lower), WV | No flooding | 13.99 ft | 37 ft | |
| Ohio River at Wheeling, WV | No flooding | 16.22 ft | 36 ft | |
| Ohio River at Parkersburg, WV | No flooding | 21.78 ft | 36 ft | |
| Ohio River at Point Pleasant, WV | No flooding | 25.73 ft | 40 ft | |
| Ohio River at Huntington, WV | No flooding | 28.50 ft | 50 ft | |
| Ohio River at Pike Island Dam near Wheeling (Upper), WV | No flood stage defined | 12.93 ft | — |