Scioto River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Scioto River is flowing at 2,080 cfs at Piketon Oh, OH — 154% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. 10 of 10 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 27 to 2,080 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Scioto River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Piketon Oh, the Scioto River is running 2,080 cfs — 154% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 8 of 10 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 142% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Circleville Oh (-11%).
Highest against normal: Chillicothe Oh at 182%. Lowest: Columbus Oh at 77%.
How the Scioto River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Larue Oh920 ft 27 cfs181%
- Prospect Oh887 ft 60 cfs119%
- Dublin Oh779 ft 122 cfs87%
- Columbus Oh713 ft 250 cfs113%
- Columbus Oh688 ft 770 cfs77%
- Commercial Point Oh666 ft 1,380 cfs139%
- Circleville Oh649 ft 903 cfs145%
- Chillicothe Oh602 ft 1,540 cfs182%
- Higby Oh569 ft 1,540 cfs149%
- Piketon Oh546 ft 2,080 cfs154%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Scioto River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (142%).
Scioto River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Scioto River At Larue Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:00 AM · USGS 03217500 |
27 cfs | 181% | -3% | 1.64 ft | 10.4 ft below | 920 ft |
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Scioto River Near Prospect Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:00 AM · USGS 03219500 |
60 cfs | 119% | -3% | 1.47 ft | 7.5 ft below | 887 ft |
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Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Near Dublin Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:45 AM · USGS 03221000 |
122 cfs | 87% | -3% | 3.83 ft | · | 779 ft |
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Scioto River At 5th Ave At Columbus Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:15 AM · USGS 03221646 |
250 cfs | 113% | -7% | 7.30 ft | · | 713 ft |
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Scioto River At Columbus Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:45 AM · USGS 03227500 |
770 cfs | 77% | -6% | 6.67 ft | 17.3 ft below | 688 ft |
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Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:15 AM · USGS 03229610 |
1,380 cfs | 139% | -6% | 10.07 ft | · | 666 ft |
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Scioto River At Circleville Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:45 AM · USGS 03230700 |
903 cfs | 145% | -11% | 1.72 ft | 13.3 ft below | 649 ft |
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Scioto River At Chillicothe Oh OH
Oct 15, 2:45 AM · USGS 03231500 |
1,540 cfs | 182% | -4% | 2.68 ft | 13.3 ft below | 602 ft |
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Scioto River At Higby Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:00 AM · USGS 03234500 |
1,540 cfs | 149% | -3% | 1.87 ft | · | 569 ft |
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Scioto River At Piketon Oh OH
Oct 15, 3:00 AM · USGS 03237020 |
2,080 cfs | 154% | -1% | 2.28 ft | 17.7 ft below | 546 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Scioto River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Scioto River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Scioto River
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.
About the Scioto River
How is the Scioto River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Scioto River is flowing at 2,080 cfs at Piketon Oh, OH, about 154% of normal for the date. Across its 10 USGS gauges, current flows range from 27 to 2,080 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Scioto River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Scioto River is at 142% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Scioto River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Larue Oh (12.0 ft), Prospect Oh (9.0 ft), Columbus Oh (24.0 ft), Circleville Oh (15.0 ft), Chillicothe Oh (16.0 ft), Piketon Oh (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.