Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ELVO1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.9 ft
Water reaches the level of the historic Saint Patrick's Flood of March 19, 1936.
24.8 ft
Flood waters reach the level from flooding of January 20, 1996.
21 ft
Flood waters reach the levels of flooding from Hurricane Ivan of September 19, 2004. Ohio Avenue in East Liverpool floods along with streets in Glasgow. Water approaches River Street in Chester West Virginia.
17 ft
Several feet of water covers portions of River Road near the US Route 30 bridge.
16 ft
Water floods portions of River Road below the Route 30 bridge.
14 ft
Water covers low spots near the concrete factory on River Road and Slate Road near the Ralston railroad crossing.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1936 | 29.9 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 27.7 ft | — |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 24.8 ft | 434,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ELVO1
River
Ohio River
County
Columbiana, OH
Coordinates
40.6203°N, 80.5633°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at East Liverpool?
The Ohio River at East Liverpool gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Ohio River at East Liverpool?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at East Liverpool is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ohio River at East Liverpool to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Ohio River at East Liverpool gauge located?
The gauge is located in Columbiana County, Ohio at coordinates 40.6203°N, 80.5633°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.