Total streamflow across the
Olentangy River
was last observed at
155
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
307
acre-ft of water today; about 10%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,554 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 85.8 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Olentangy River, with a gauge stage of
710.84 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.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 307 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
155.0 cfs
-132.8 cfs (-46.14%) |
Percent of Normal | 9.97% |
Maximum |
18,830.0 cfs
2020-05-19 |
Seasonal Avg | 1,554 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh
USGS 03225500 |
24 cfs | 1.61 ft | 0 | |||||
Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh
USGS 03226800 |
45 cfs | 1.7 ft | -55.92 | |||||
Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh
USGS 03227107 |
86 cfs | 710.84 ft | -46.71 |
The Olentangy River is a 97-mile-long (156 km) tributary of the Scioto River in Ohio, United States.