Is the Olentangy River flooding?

Ohio · 4 gauges · Ohio river levels

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.

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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 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.

Drains 157 sq mi · gauge elevation 962 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Olentangy River at Claridon OHNo flooding1.44 ft
Olentangy River near Worthington OHNo flooding1.94 ft11 ft
Olentangy River near Delaware OHNo flood stage defined1.80 ft
Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OHNo flood stage defined711.76 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.