Total streamflow across the
Scioto River
was last observed at
4,374
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
8,676
acre-ft of water today; about 23%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
18,871 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-04-04 when daily discharge volume was observed at
233,650 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Scioto River At Piketon Oh
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,090 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh
with a gauge stage of 8.51 ft.
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Scioto River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 920 ft, the
Scioto River At Larue Oh.
The Scioto River is a 231-mile-long tributary of the Ohio River that runs through central and southern Ohio. It played a significant role in the history of Ohio, serving as a major transportation artery for early settlers and later as a source of water and power for industry. The river is fed by several smaller tributaries and has a drainage basin of over 6,500 square miles. The river is home to several important reservoirs and dams, including the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, the Griggs Reservoir, and the Greenlawn Dam. These structures provide water for agriculture and other human uses, as well as flood control and hydroelectric power. Recreational opportunities on the river include fishing, boating, and kayaking. The river also supports diverse plant and animal life, making it an important natural resource for the state of Ohio.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 8,676 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
4,374.2 cfs
-532.1 cfs (-10.85%) |
Percent of Normal | 23.18% |
Maximum |
233,650.0 cfs
2024-04-04 |
Seasonal Avg | 18,871 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scioto River At Larue Oh
USGS 03217500 |
14 cfs | 1.44 ft | 0 | |||||
Scioto River Near Prospect Oh
USGS 03219500 |
27 cfs | 1.11 ft | -15.74 | |||||
Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh
USGS 03221000 |
36 cfs | 3.85 ft | 0 | |||||
Scioto River At 5th Ave At Columbus Oh
USGS 03221646 |
147 cfs | 6.93 ft | -2.65 | |||||
Scioto River At Columbus Oh
USGS 03227500 |
226 cfs | 5.35 ft | -3 | |||||
Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh
USGS 03229610 |
475 cfs | 8.51 ft | -10.71 | |||||
Scioto River At Circleville Oh
USGS 03230700 |
529 cfs | 1.01 ft | -14.54 | |||||
Scioto River At Chillicothe Oh
USGS 03231500 |
750 cfs | 2.02 ft | -20.13 | |||||
Scioto River At Higby Oh
USGS 03234500 |
1080 cfs | 1.41 ft | -13.6 | |||||
Scioto River At Piketon Oh
USGS 03237020 |
1090 cfs | 1.16 ft | -0.91 |
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The Scioto River ( sy-OH-tə or sy-OH-toh) is a river in central and southern Ohio more than 231 miles (372 km) in length. It rises in Auglaize County in west central Ohio, flows through Columbus, Ohio, where it collects its largest tributary, the Olentangy River, and meets the Ohio River at Portsmouth. Early settlers and Native Americans used the river for shipping but it is now too small for modern commercial shipping. The primary economic importance for the river now is for recreation and drinking water. It is the longest river that is entirely within Ohio.