-13400.0 cfs (-2.91%) since yesterday
99.45% of Normal
•
7 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Ohio River
was last observed at
447,300
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
887,209
acre-ft of water today; about 99%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
449,764 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-08-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at
29,203,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
reporting a streamflow rate of 259,000 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Ohio River At Ironton
with a gauge stage of 34.62 ft.
This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Ohio River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 690 ft, the
Ohio River At Sewickley.
Last Updated
2024-05-18
Streamflow
447,300.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
99.45%
Maximum
29,203,700.0 cfs
2021-08-25
About the ohio river
The Ohio River is a 981-mile-long river that flows through six U.S. states. It was a significant pathway for westward expansion and played a vital role in the development of the Midwest. The river's hydrology is influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, and it is now heavily managed with a series of locks and dams to aid in navigation and control flooding. The two largest reservoirs on the river are the 50-mile-long Kinzua Dam and the 104-mile-long Barkley Dam. The river provides a source of drinking water for millions of people and supports agricultural activities such as crop irrigation. Recreation opportunities include fishing, boating, and camping along the river's banks. The Ohio River remains an important economic and cultural resource for the region.