+2000.0 cfs (+21.93%) since yesterday
376.78% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Olentangy River
was last observed at
11,120
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
22,056
acre-ft of water today; about 377%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,951 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-05-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at
18,830 cfs.
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.