Olentangy River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Olentangy River Levels

March 28 2024

1,152 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh
USGS 03225500
117 cfs 2.18 ft 0
Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh
USGS 03226800
182 cfs 2.15 ft -7.61
Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh
USGS 03227107
282 cfs 711.2 ft -9.62

Peak Annual Discharge

Olentangy River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Olentangy River Year Over Year Discharge


Log Your Visit

When was your last visit to ?

Add a Photo

How was it? How were conditions?

Rate the


Submit

Leave A Review


Submit

Upload an Image


Favorite Limit Reached