Ohio River At Old Shawneetown, Il-Ky Realtime Data
OHIO RIVER AT OLD SHAWNEETOWN, IL-KY
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
259,000
Discharge (cfs)
20.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 180,000 cfs, and a gauge height of 20.15 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 149,800 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
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.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 334.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 20.15 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 180000.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 79% |
| Year Over Year Average | 331,564 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,260,000 cfs |
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