Is the Olentangy River flooding?
The Olentangy River is tracked by 4 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 Olentangy River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Olentangy River at Claridon OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.77 ft on 22 January 1959, carrying 14,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1947 (55 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.44 ft, 15.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy River at Claridon OH | No flooding | 1.44 ft | — | |
| Olentangy River near Worthington OH | No flooding | 1.94 ft | 11 ft | |
| Olentangy River near Delaware OH | No flood stage defined | 1.80 ft | — | |
| Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OH | No flood stage defined | 711.76 ft | — |