Major Flood
40 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
37 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
24.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43 ft
Lock walls overtopped.
42.5 ft
Maple Avenue is flooded near the railroad in New Martinsville.
41.9 ft
Flooding reaches areas flooded after Hurricane Agnes.
40 ft
Flooding extends to portions of Route 2 in New Martinsville WV.
38 ft
Flooding reaches McEld Avenue in New Martinsville WV.
37 ft
Navigation suspended, lock out of service.
36 ft
The lower end of Dueer Street in New Martinsville WV is flooded.
35 ft
Flooding begins in New Martinsville WV on North Main Street near Virginia Street.
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 28, 1913 | 51.2 ft | — |
| Mar 19, 1936 | 49.4 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 1884 | 49.3 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam?
The Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03114280) 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 Hannibal Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 24.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 37 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, Ohio at coordinates 39.6672°N, 80.8661°W. USGS site number: 03114280. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.