Ohio River At Old Shawneetown, Il-Ky Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 73,500 cfs, and a gauge height of 15.52 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 133,550 .

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The river provides water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial use. The main constituents in the river are sediment, nutrients, and pollutants from agricultural and urban runoff. The Ohio River is fed by tributaries, including the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, and is regulated by several dams, including the Olmsted Locks and Dam. Seasonal trends show higher flow in the spring due to snowmelt and increased rainfall, while summer and fall flows are lower. The Ohio River is an important transportation route for barges and has a rich history, including steamboat traffic in the 1800s.