Ohio River

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Ohio River Levels

April 19 2024

2,885,958 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-236000.0 cfs (-13.96%) since yesterday
239.94% of Normal • 7 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Ohio River was last observed at 1,455,000 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,885,958 acre-ft of water today; about 240% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 606,409 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-08-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at 29,203,700 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton reporting a streamflow rate of 489,000 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Ohio River At Markland Dam Near Warsaw with a gauge stage of 41.36 ft. This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Ohio River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 690 ft, the Ohio River At Sewickley.

Last Updated 2024-04-19
Streamflow 1,455,000.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 239.94%
Maximum 29,203,700.0 cfs
2021-08-25

About the ohio river


The Ohio River is a 981-mile-long river that flows through six U.S. states. It was a significant pathway for westward expansion and played a vital role in the development of the Midwest. The river's hydrology is influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, and it is now heavily managed with a series of locks and dams to aid in navigation and control flooding. The two largest reservoirs on the river are the 50-mile-long Kinzua Dam and the 104-mile-long Barkley Dam. The river provides a source of drinking water for millions of people and supports agricultural activities such as crop irrigation. Recreation opportunities include fishing, boating, and camping along the river's banks. The Ohio River remains an important economic and cultural resource for the region.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Ohio River At Sewickley
USGS 03086000 		106000 cfs 18.45 ft -0.93
Ohio River Above Sardis
USGS 03114306 		105000 cfs 18.13 ft -7.89
Ohio River At Ironton
USGS 03216070 		239000 cfs 37.2 ft -12.77
Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup
USGS 03216600 		248000 cfs 39.24 ft -23.22
Ohio River At Markland Dam Near Warsaw
USGS 03277200 		373000 cfs 41.36 ft -2.86
Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton
USGS 03303280 		489000 cfs 40.28 ft 0
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
USGS 03381700 		259000 cfs 24.58 ft 54.17

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