RIVER GAUGE · OHIO RIVER
Ohio River at Golconda
Pope County, Illinois
Water level30.20 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action36 ft
Minor flood40 ft
Moderate flood49 ft
Major flood55 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 66 ft
The top of the protection is reached in Golconda.
- 60 ft
Major flooding occurs. This is the critical stage for Reevesville Illinois and Carrsville Kentucky
- 55.6 ft
The town of Golconda begins closing their flood wall.
- 53 ft
The levee at the marina is under water.
- 49 ft
Several families are evacuated in Hall Town.
- 46 ft
Flooding begins to affect Rosiclare Illinois.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1937 | 62.6 ft | 1,470,000 cfs |
| May 6, 2011 | 56.87 ft | 1,278,679 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1913 | 56.8 ft | -9,999 cfs |
More on Ohio River
UpstreamOhio River at Shawneetown
DownstreamOhio River at Smithland Lock and Dam
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