-45.0 cfs (-7.19%) since yesterday
28.84% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Olentangy River
was last observed at
581
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,152
acre-ft of water today; about 29%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,015 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-05-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at
18,830 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh
reporting a streamflow rate of 282 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Olentangy River, with a gauge stage of
711.2 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Olentangy River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 877 ft, the
Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh.
Last Updated
2024-03-28
Streamflow
581.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
28.84%
Maximum
18,830.0 cfs
2020-05-19
About the olentangy river
The Olentangy River is a 97-mile long river in central Ohio that runs through Franklin, Delaware, and Marion counties. It was first inhabited by the Adena culture and later by the Shawnee and Wyandot tribes. The river was named by the Wyandot tribe and means "river of the red face paint." The Olentangy River is a tributary of the Scioto River and drains into the Ohio River. There are many dams along the river, including the Delaware Dam and the Hoover Dam, which form reservoirs used for flood control, recreation, and water supply. The river is also used for agriculture, including corn and soybean farming. The Olentangy River is a popular destination for recreational activities, such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking.