OHIO FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Ohio's rivers currently display varied streamflow conditions, with several falling significantly below their seasonal averages, indicating a general trend of reduced water levels across the state. Noteworthy is the Maumee River at Waterville, currently flowing at 2,350 cubic feet per second (cfs), a decrease of 3.69 cfs in the last 24 hours, and operating at only 27.56% of its normal streamflow, which could impact local ecosystems and water-based activities. The Scioto River, a major watercourse running through Columbus, is similarly low, with the section at Columbus at a mere 109 cfs, starkly below its normal flow, potentially affecting recreational usage and local water supply. In contrast, the St Marys River at Willshire has seen an extraordinary surge in streamflow, with a recent spike of 9,834.64 cfs, pushing it to 128.41% above normal levels, which may indicate flooding and could significantly impact the surrounding communities and environments.

River enthusiasts and communities should be mindful of the abnormally high streamflow in the St Marys River at Willshire, which at a gage height of 61.17 feet, suggests potential flooding that could impact nearby areas, including whitewater trails. The Scioto River near Piketon, with a flow of 3,720 cfs and experiencing an increase of 22.77 cfs, along with the Ohio River at Ironton, flowing at a substantial 96,000 cfs, 67.19% of its typical flow, should be monitored for potential flood risks. Conversely, the Great Miami River basin shows a pervasive flow decline, with the section at Dayton only at 633 cfs, a concern for water-based activities and water supply. The consistently low flows seen in rivers such as the Maumee, Scioto, and Great Miami, underscore a broader regional pattern that may have implications for Ohio's water management and recreational river use during this period.