Mahoning River Flow Today
As of October 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Mahoning River is flowing at 1,210 cfs at Lowellville Oh, OH — 269% of normal for the date and up 62% in 24 hours. 5 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 452 to 1,210 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Mahoning River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Lowellville Oh, the Mahoning River is running 1,210 cfs — 269% of normal, up 62% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 4 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 276% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Lowellville Oh (+62%) and Youngstown Oh (+54%).
Highest against normal: Pricetown Oh at 357%. Lowest: Youngstown Oh at 254%.
How the Mahoning River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Berlin Center Oh951 ft 452 cfs
- Pricetown Oh907 ft 599 cfs357%
- Leavittsburg Oh885 ft 794 cfs283%
- Youngstown Oh826 ft 935 cfs254%
- Lowellville Oh801 ft 1,210 cfs269%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Mahoning River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (276%).
Mahoning River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mahoning River Below Berlin Dam Near Berlin Center Oh OH
Oct 17, 3:15 AM · USGS 03090500 |
452 cfs | · | 0% | 2.85 ft | · | 951 ft |
|
Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh OH
Oct 17, 4:00 AM · USGS 03091500 |
599 cfs | 357% | -1% | 3.88 ft | · | 907 ft |
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Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh OH
Oct 17, 3:15 AM · USGS 03094000 |
794 cfs | 283% | +7% | 4.34 ft | 8.2 ft below | 885 ft |
|
Mahoning River Below West Ave At Youngstown Oh OH
Oct 17, 3:15 AM · USGS 03098600 |
935 cfs | 254% | +54% | 4.08 ft | 9.9 ft below | 826 ft |
|
Mahoning River At Lowellville Oh OH
Oct 17, 4:00 AM · USGS 03099500 |
1,210 cfs | 269% | +62% | 3.56 ft | · | 801 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Mahoning River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Mahoning River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Mahoning River
The Mahoning River is a 113-mile-long river in Ohio, running through the cities of Youngstown, Warren, and Newton Falls. The river has a long history of pollution due to the steel and coal industries that once dominated the area. However, recent efforts have been made to clean up the river and improve water quality. The Mahoning River watershed includes several reservoirs, including the Berlin Lake Reservoir, which provides water for drinking and agriculture. Additionally, there are several dams along the river, including the Warren Dam and the B&O Railroad Dam. Despite its past pollution, the Mahoning River is now used for recreational activities, such as fishing and boating, and supports agricultural practices in the surrounding areas.
Fishing near the Mahoning River
About the Mahoning River
How is the Mahoning River flowing right now?
As of October 17, 2026, the Mahoning River is flowing at 1,210 cfs at Lowellville Oh, OH, about 269% of normal for the date. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 452 to 1,210 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mahoning River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mahoning River is at 276% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Mahoning River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Leavittsburg Oh (12.5 ft), Youngstown Oh (14.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.